How to pronounce uxorious
Say it like uk-SOR-ee-us. Uxorious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- uk
- SOR
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uxorious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uxorious
American and British speakers say uxorious in essentially the same way: /ʌkˈsɔriəs/ in the US and /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SAW-ree-us.
What does uxorious mean?
- Very devoted and possibly submissive to one's wife; showing excessive uxorial devotion.
Where does uxorious come from?
Borrowed from Latin uxōrius (“of or pertaining to a wife”), from uxor (“wife”) + -ious.
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Words that rhyme with uxorious
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Questions about saying uxorious
How do you pronounce uxorious?
Say uk-SOR-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ʌkˈsɔriəs/. In British English it is /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uxorious?
Uxorious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: uk · SOR · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say uxorious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌkˈsɔriəs/ and the British form is /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.