How to pronounce voluminous
Say it like vuh-LOO-muh-nus. Voluminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- vuh
- LOO
- muh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voluminous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of voluminous
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: vuh-LYOO-mih-nus.
What does voluminous mean?
- Of or pertaining to volume or volumes.
- Consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions.
- Of great volume, or bulk; large.
Where does voluminous come from?
From Late Latin voluminosus, from volumen, from volvō (“roll, turn about”) + -men (noun-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with voluminous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of voluminous.
Questions about saying voluminous
How do you pronounce voluminous?
Say vuh-LOO-muh-nus. The American pronunciation is /vəˈlumənəs/. In British English it is /vəˈljuːmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voluminous?
Voluminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: vuh · LOO · muh · nus.
Is voluminous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /vəˈljuːmɪnəs/ (vuh-LYOO-mih-nus).