How to Pronounce Uproarious

To pronounce "uproarious", say UPR-oar-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌpˈɹɔːɹiəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʌpˈɹɔːɹiəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “uproarious”

"uproarious" has 3 syllables: upr-oar-ious.

What does uproarious mean?

adjective

  1. Characterized by loud, confused noise, or by noisy and uncontrollable laughter.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "uproarious"?▾

"Uproarious" has 3 syllables: upr · oar · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "uproarious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "uproarious" is /ʌpˈɹɔːɹiəs/.

What does "uproarious" mean?▾

Uproarious: Characterized by loud, confused noise, or by noisy and uncontrollable laughter.

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