How do you pronounce "arouse"?

In American English: /ɝˈaʊz/ (ur-OWZ). In British English: /əɹˈaʊz/ (uhr-OWZ). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaʊz/ (ur-OWZ). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaʊz/ (ⱯR).

Is "arouse" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaʊz/ (ur-OWZ), while in British English it's /əɹˈaʊz/ (uhr-OWZ).

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arouse

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/ɝˈaʊz/

ur-OWZ

Syllable Breakdown

ɝaro·aʊzuse

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Last updated: 2026-02-12