How to Pronounce Arduous

To pronounce "arduous", say ARD-uous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːdjuːəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɑːdjuːəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arduous”

"arduous" has 2 syllables: ard-uous.

What does arduous mean?

adjective

  1. Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.

    “The movement towards a peaceful settlement has been a long and arduous political struggle.”

  2. Burning; ardent

Synonyms

burdensomedemandingexhaustingfatiguinglaboriousonerousstrenuousstrugglesome

Related words

laborioustoilsomebackbreakinglabouriousgruellingpunishingdifficulteffortful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arduous"?▾

"Arduous" has 2 syllables: ard · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "arduous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arduous" is /ˈɑːdjuːəs/.

What does "arduous" mean?▾

Arduous: Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.

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