How to Pronounce Citruses

To pronounce "citruses", say CITR-us-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"citruses" has 3 syllables: citr-us-es. It rhymes with buttresses, if that helps it stick.

noun

Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.
The fruit of such plants, generally spherical, oblate, or prolate, consisting of an outer glandular skin (called zest), an inner white skin (called pith or albedo), and generally between 8 and 16 sectors filled with pulp consisting of cells with one end attached to the inner skin. Citrus fruits include orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and citron.

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How many syllables are in "citruses"?▾

"Citruses" has 3 syllables: citr · us · es.

What does "citruses" mean?▾

Citruses: Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.

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