How to pronounce voracious
Say it like vor-AY-shus. Voracious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
- vor
- AY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voracious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of voracious
American and British speakers say voracious in essentially the same way: /vɔˈreɪʃəs/ in the US and /vɔːˈreɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: vaw-RAY-shus.
What does voracious mean?
- Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.“He is voracious by suppertime.”
- Having a great appetite for anything; eager.“a voracious reader”
Where does voracious come from?
From Latin vorāx + English -acious.
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Words that rhyme with voracious
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Questions about saying voracious
How do you pronounce voracious?
Say vor-AY-shus. The American pronunciation is /vɔˈreɪʃəs/. In British English it is /vɔːˈreɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voracious?
Voracious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: vor · AY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say voracious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɔˈreɪʃəs/ and the British form is /vɔːˈreɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.