How do you pronounce "arouses"?

In American English: /ɝˈaʊzɪz/ (ur-OWZ-iz). In British English: /əɹˈaʊziz/ (uhr-OWZ-eez). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaʊzɪz/ (ur-OWZ-iz). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaʊzɪz/ (ⱯR-owz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaʊzɪz/ (ur-OWZ-iz), while in British English it's /əɹˈaʊziz/ (uhr-OWZ-eez).

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arouses

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/ɝˈaʊzɪz/

ur-OWZ-iz

Syllable Breakdown

ɝar·aʊzous·ɪzes

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Last updated: 2026-02-12