How to Pronounce Auriferous

To pronounce "auriferous", say AUR-if-er-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈɹɪfəɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

auriferous

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɔːˈɹɪfəɹəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “auriferous”

"auriferous" has 4 syllables: aur-if-er-ous. It rhymes with thuriferous and floriferous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: aeriferous — easy to mix up when writing.

What does auriferous mean?

adjective

  1. Containing or producing gold; gold-bearing

Synonyms

gold-bearing

Words that rhyme with auriferous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thuriferousfloriferousceriferousaeriferousroriferousporiferoussporiferouscirriferouslauriferouslyriferouscirrhiferous

Related words

gold-bearingmetalmetallicarsenopyriteaurigerousaurousgoldenargentous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "auriferous"?▾

"Auriferous" has 4 syllables: aur · if · er · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "auriferous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "auriferous" is /ɔːˈɹɪfəɹəs/.

What does "auriferous" mean?▾

Auriferous: Containing or producing gold; gold-bearing

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