How to Pronounce Petrous

To pronounce "petrous", say PETR-ous — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PETR-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “petrous”

"petrous" has 2 syllables: petr-ous. It rhymes with petrus and tetris, if that helps it stick.

What does petrous mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling rock or stone in its hardness.
  2. Of the dense portion of the temporal bone that protects the inner ear.

Words that rhyme with petrous

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petrustetris

Related words

stonelikehardstonypetrosalgranitelikepetreanstoneflintlike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petrous"?▾

"Petrous" has 2 syllables: petr · ous.

What does "petrous" mean?▾

Petrous: Resembling rock or stone in its hardness.

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