How to pronounce vociferous
Say it like voh-SIF-uh-rus. Vociferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
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- voh
- SIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vociferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SIFSay 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 vociferous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-SIF-uh-rus.
What does vociferous mean?
- Making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.
- Vocally and forcefully opinionated.“Not even the most vociferous advocates of reform were willing to go to such lengths.”
Where does vociferous come from?
From Latin vōcifer + -ous.
Words that rhyme with vociferous
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Questions about saying vociferous
How do you pronounce vociferous?
Say voh-SIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /voʊˈsɪfərəs/. In British English it is /vəʊˈsɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vociferous?
Vociferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: voh · SIF · uh · rus.
Is vociferous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊˈsɪfərəs/ (voh-SIF-uh-rus).