To pronounce "tremendous", say trem-END-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /tɹəˈmɛndəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tremendous
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/tɹəˈmɛndəs/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/tɹəmˈɛndəs/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
Break "tremendous" into 3 beats and lean on "END" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with stupendous and horrendous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Van Beethoven's ninth symphony is a tremendous piece of music.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tremendous" has 3 syllables: trem · end · ous.
The IPA transcription of "tremendous" is /tɹəˈmɛndəs/.
Tremendous: Awe-inspiring; terrific.
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