How to pronounce "tremendous"

tremendous

Adjective
American
/trəˈmɛn.dəs/

Syllable Breakdown

tre men dous

How natives say tremendous

British
/trɪˈmɛn.dəs/

Syllable Breakdown

tre men dous

How natives say tremendous

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'tre', using a short 'trə' sound.

  • Move to 'men', with the vowel like in 'pen'.

  • End with 'dous', pronouncing as 'dəs'.

Common Mistakes

  • tra-men-dus (incorrect 'tra')

  • trem-en-dus (ending with 'dus')

  • trem-en-dous (incorrectly saying 'dou')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'tre', using a short 'trɪ' sound.

  • Move to 'men', with the vowel like in 'pen'.

  • End with 'dous', pronouncing as 'dəs'.

common mistakes

  • tri-men-dus (incorrect 'tri')

  • trem-en-dus (ending with 'dus')

  • trem-en-dous (incorrectly saying 'dou')

FAQ

How is 'tre' pronounced?

It's pronounced as 'trə' in American English and 'trɪ' in British English.

What syllable is stressed?

The second syllable 'men' is stressed.

Is the 'ous' ending different?

No, it sounds like 'dəs' in both accents.

Definition

tremendous

Very large, great, or powerful.

Word Family

tremendously

/trəˈmɛn.dəs.li/

adverb

In a tremendous manner

Example: She improved tremendously.

tremendousness

/trəˈmɛn.dəs.nəs/

noun

The quality of being tremendous

Example: The tremendousness of the task worried him.

tremenda

/trəˈmen.də/

noun

A remarkable person or thing

Example: He is such a tremenda in sports.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Tremendous vs. tremendously

- 'li' ending adds a syllable.

Tremendous vs. tremendousness

- 'ness' adds a sound.

Tremendous vs. tremenda

- 'da' ending changes the word.

Pro Tips

Remember the stress

Always stress the 'men' part of the word.

Vowel precision

Keep vowels short, do not elongate 'men' or 'ous'.

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/ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/

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/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

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/ˈkɛmɪstri/

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/ˈsaɪbərˌspeɪs/

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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