To pronounce "raucous", say RAUC-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɔːkəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹɔːkəs/
IPA
"raucous" has 2 syllables: rauc-ous. It rhymes with caucus and glaucous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“At night, raucous sounds come from the swamp.”
“Acts of vandalism were committed by a raucous gang of drunkards.”
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"Raucous" has 2 syllables: rauc · ous.
The IPA transcription of "raucous" is /ˈɹɔːkəs/.
Raucous: Harsh and rough-sounding.
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