How to Pronounce Stupendous

To pronounce "stupendous", say STUP-end-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

STUP-end-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “stupendous”

"stupendous" has 3 syllables: stup-end-ous. It rhymes with tremendous and horrendous, if that helps it stick.

What does stupendous mean?

adjective

  1. Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous.

    “One cannot appreciate how stupendous the Matterhorn is without seeing it.”

  2. Of stunning excellence or degree; marvelous.

    “The renovator created a stupendous new look for our house.”

Synonyms

colossalenormoushugemarvelousprodigiousterrifictremendous

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Words that rhyme with stupendous

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tremendoushorrendousblendous

Related words

prodigiousbiglargecolossalstupendtremendoussupertremendousastronomic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stupendous"?▾

"Stupendous" has 3 syllables: stup · end · ous.

What does "stupendous" mean?▾

Stupendous: Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous.

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