How to pronounce "vigorous"

vigorous

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈvɪɡərəs/

Syllable Breakdown

vig or ous

How natives say vigorous

British
/ˈvɪɡərəs/

Syllable Breakdown

vig or ous

How natives say vigorous

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'v' sound: Place your top teeth on your bottom lip and voice it.

  • Say 'ig' with a short 'i' as in 'sit' and a hard 'g'.

  • End with 'orous', with a schwa sound, like 'rus'.

Common Mistakes

  • vig-gor-ous

  • vig-or-is

  • vi-gourous

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

How do I pronounce the 'v' sound?

Place your top teeth on your bottom lip and voice out.

Why is 'g' pronounced hard?

The 'g' in 'vigorous' is always hard like in 'go'.

What is a schwa sound?

It is the 'uh' sound. Very common in unstressed syllables.

Definition

vigorous

Full of energy and strength.

Word Family

vigor

/ˈvɪɡər/

noun

Physical strength and good health

Example: She exercises with vigor.

invigorate

/ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/

verb

To fill with energy

Example: They invigorate the team spirit.

invigorating

/ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Making one feel strong and healthy

Example: This is an invigorating run.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Ends with '-ous' instead of just '-or'.

Adds '-ate' which is pronounced '/eɪt/'.

Same beginning but ends with '-ing' sound.

Pro Tips

Mouth Relaxation

Relax your mouth for the 'schwa' sound.

Voice Control

Ensure your 'v' and 'g' are voiced properly.

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/ˈæθ.liːt/

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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/ˈbæskɪt/

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