How to Pronounce Amorous

To pronounce "amorous", say AM-or-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “amorous”

"amorous" has 3 syllables: am-or-ous. It rhymes with clamorous and glamorous, if that helps it stick.

What does amorous mean?

adjective

  1. Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

    “We were both feeling amorous so the inevitable happened.”

  2. Indicating love or sexual desire.

    “She kept making these amorous suggestions.”

Synonyms

affectionatefondlovingconcupiscentlustful

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Words that rhyme with amorous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clamorousglamorousunglamoroustetramerousglamourousamaris

Related words

amatoryamativelovingromanticamourousaffectionedsweetlovesome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amorous"?▾

"Amorous" has 3 syllables: am · or · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "amorous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amorous" is /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/.

What does "amorous" mean?▾

Amorous: Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

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