How to Pronounce Proliferous

To pronounce "proliferous", say PROL-if-er-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROL-if-er-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “proliferous”

"proliferous" has 4 syllables: prol-if-er-ous.

What does proliferous mean?

adjective

  1. Producing many offspring; prolific or proliferative
  2. Producing many buds or offshoots from leaves or flowers

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proliferous"?▾

"Proliferous" has 4 syllables: prol · if · er · ous.

What does "proliferous" mean?▾

Proliferous: Producing many offspring; prolific or proliferative

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