How to Pronounce Strenuous

To pronounce "strenuous", say STREN-uous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

strenuous

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈstɹɛnjuəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/stɹˈɛnjuːəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “strenuous”

"strenuous" has 2 syllables: stren-uous. It rhymes with ingenuous and disingenuous, if that helps it stick.

What does strenuous mean?

adjective

  1. Having great vigour or energy
  2. (of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious

Synonyms

ardentdeterminedeagerearnestenergeticresolutevigorouszealous

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Words that rhyme with strenuous

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ingenuousdisingenuoustenuis

Related words

energeticeffortfularduousstrainingvigorousvibrantintensivefervent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strenuous"?▾

"Strenuous" has 2 syllables: stren · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "strenuous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strenuous" is /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/.

What does "strenuous" mean?▾

Strenuous: Having great vigour or energy

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