How to Pronounce Enormous

To pronounce "enormous", say en-ORM-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /iˈnɔɹməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/iˈnɔɹməs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪnˈɔːməs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “enormous”

Break "enormous" into 3 beats and lean on "ORM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with cormous and cormus, if that helps it stick.

What does enormous mean?

adjective

  1. Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.
  2. Exceedingly wicked; atrocious or outrageous.

Synonyms

abnormalgigantichugehumongousmassivetremendous

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Words that rhyme with enormous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cormouscormus

Related words

tremendouslargebigextremelystaggeringextraordinaryamazinginordinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enormous"?▾

"Enormous" has 3 syllables: en · orm · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "enormous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enormous" is /iˈnɔɹməs/.

What does "enormous" mean?▾

Enormous: Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.

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