English pronunciation · Words Starting with N
Numerous Pronunciation
Numerous is pronounced NOO-mer-uhs, IPA /ˈnumɝəs/.
NOO-mer-uhs
US /ˈnumɝəs/ · UK /ˈnjuːmərəs/
Syllables: NOO · mer · uhs (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Existing in large numbers.
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Numerous in a Sentence
- Numerous complaints reached the council.
- He has written numerous articles on the subject.
- The faults were too numerous to list.
Common Mispronunciations of Numerous
Not noo-MER-uhs
The force rests on the opening NOO and the two beats behind it are flat.
Not NOO-muh-ruhs
Three beats, with the middle one holding the er of butter rather than a bare uh.
Tip: British speakers add the glide and say NYOO-muh-ruhs, as they do in numeral and numerate.
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