How to Pronounce Voracious

To pronounce "voracious", say VOR-ac-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “voracious”

"voracious" has 3 syllables: vor-ac-ious. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does voracious mean?

adjective

  1. Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
  2. Having a great appetite for anything (e.g., a voracious reader).

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Words that rhyme with voracious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousrapaciousmendaciousfallaciousefficaciousperspicacious

Related words

edaciousgluttonousrapaciousraveningravenousesurientwolfishacquisitive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "voracious"?▾

"Voracious" has 3 syllables: vor · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "voracious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "voracious" is /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/.

What does "voracious" mean?▾

Voracious: Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

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