How to pronounce vigorous
Say it like VIG-uh-rus. Vigorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIG).
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- VIG
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vigorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 vigorous
American and British speakers say vigorous in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪɡərəs/ in the US and /ˈvɪɡərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIG-uh-rus.
What does vigorous mean?
- Physically strong and active.“a vigorous scrub”
- Mentally strong and active.
- Rapid of growth.“a vigorous shrub”
Where does vigorous come from?
From Anglo-Norman vigrus, from Old French vigoros (French vigoreux), from Medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor.
Words that rhyme with vigorous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vigorous.
Questions about saying vigorous
How do you pronounce vigorous?
Say VIG-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪɡərəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪɡərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vigorous?
Vigorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIG). Broken into parts: VIG · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say vigorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪɡərəs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪɡərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.