How to pronounce wondrous
Say it like WUHN-drus. Wondrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- drus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wondrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- drusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wondrous
American and British speakers say wondrous in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌndrəs/ in the US and /ˈwʌndrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHN-drus.
What does wondrous mean?
- Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.“We all stared open-mouthed at the wondrous sight.”
- In a wonderful degree; remarkably; wondrously.
Where does wondrous come from?
From Middle English wondrous, alteration after the suffix -ous of Middle English wonders (“wondrous, wonderful”, adjective), from Old English wundres (“of wonder”), genitive singular of wundor (“wonder, miracle”), from Proto-Germanic *wundrą (“wonder”).
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Questions about saying wondrous
How do you pronounce wondrous?
Say WUHN-drus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌndrəs/. In British English it is /ˈwʌndrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wondrous?
Wondrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · drus.
Do Americans and Brits say wondrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌndrəs/ and the British form is /ˈwʌndrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.