How do you pronounce "aroused"?

In American English: /ɝˈaʊzd/ (ur-OWZD). In British English: /əɹˈaʊzd/ (uhr-OWZD). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaʊzd/ (ur-OWZD). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaʊzd/ (ⱯR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaʊzd/ (ur-OWZD), while in British English it's /əɹˈaʊzd/ (uhr-OWZD).

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aroused

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/ɝˈaʊzd/

ur-OWZD

Syllable Breakdown

ɝaro·aʊzdused

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Last updated: 2026-02-12