How Do You Spell SLAUGHTEROUS?

Pronunciation: [slˈɔːtəɹəs] (IPA)

The word "slaughterous" is spelled with two consecutive vowels that are pronounced as separate syllables. This can be confusing for English learners, as they may be used to vowel sounds blending together to form a single sound. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈslɔːtʃərəs/, with the stressed syllable being the first one. The "-eous" ending is pronounced like "ee-uhs," while the "gh" in "slaughter" is silent. The word means causing or involving slaughter, especially on a large scale.

SLAUGHTEROUS Meaning and Definition

1. There is no existing recognized word as "slaughterous" in the English language. "Slaughterous" does not appear in any reputable dictionaries or linguistic sources. It seems to be a combination of two words: "slaughter" and "-ous".

   "Slaughter" is a noun and a verb with two distinct meanings. First, it refers to the killing of animals for food, typically performed in an organized and controlled manner in abattoirs or during hunting. Second, it can mean the brutal and violent killing of a large number of people, often associated with warfare, massacres, or acts of extreme violence.

   On the other hand, the suffix "-ous" is a common adjective-forming suffix in English that signifies the presence of a quality or state. It is typically used to describe characteristics such as being "abundant" (as in "luminous" or "joyous") or having a tendency or likelihood (as in "poisonous" or "dangerous").

   Combining these two, "slaughterous" might be intended to describe something relating to or characterized by slaughter, or that has the nature of slaughter. However, it is important to note that "slaughterous" is not a recognized or accepted word in the English language, and therefore, no official dictionary definition can be provided.

2. Murderous; destructive.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SLAUGHTEROUS

• alaughterous
• zlaughterous
• xlaughterous
• dlaughterous
• elaughterous
• wlaughterous
• skaughterous
• spaughterous
• soaughterous
• slzughterous
• slsughterous
• slwughterous
• slqughterous
• slayghterous
• slahghterous
• slajghterous
• slaighterous
• sla8ghterous
• sla7ghterous

Similar spelling words for SLAUGHTEROUS

• slaughterer,
• slaughterhouse,
• slightest,
• slaughter.