How to Pronounce Populous

To pronounce "populous", say POP-ul-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒpjʊləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɒpjʊləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “populous”

"populous" has 3 syllables: pop-ul-ous. It rhymes with populace and scopulous, if that helps it stick.

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

What does populous mean?

adjective

  1. Having a large population.

    “China is the most populous country in the world.”

  2. (of a language) Spoken by a large number of people.

    “Chinese is the most populous language.”

Words that rhyme with populous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

populacescopulouspopulistspopulus

Related words

inhabitedpopulatedpopulationsettledlargeovercrowdedcongestedcrowded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "populous"?▾

"Populous" has 3 syllables: pop · ul · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "populous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "populous" is /ˈpɒpjʊləs/.

What does "populous" mean?▾

Populous: Having a large population.

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