How to Pronounce Onerous

To pronounce "onerous", say ON-er-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒnəɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɒnəɹəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “onerous”

"onerous" has 3 syllables: on-er-ous.

What does onerous mean?

adjective

  1. Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.

Synonyms

demandingdifficulttaxingwearing

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Related words

burdensometaxingheavyoppressivecumbersomelaboriousarduousburden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "onerous"?▾

"Onerous" has 3 syllables: on · er · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "onerous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "onerous" is /ˈɒnəɹəs/.

What does "onerous" mean?▾

Onerous: Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.

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