How to pronounce vaporous
Say it like VAY-puh-rus. Vaporous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- puh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaporous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vaporous
American and British speakers say vaporous in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪpərəs/ in the US and /ˈveɪpərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-puh-rus.
What does vaporous mean?
- Of or relating to vapor; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapor.
- Breathing out or giving off vapor.
- Of a place: filled with vapor; foggy, misty.
Questions about saying vaporous
How do you pronounce vaporous?
Say VAY-puh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪpərəs/. In British English it is /ˈveɪpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaporous?
Vaporous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · puh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say vaporous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪpərəs/ and the British form is /ˈveɪpərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.