How to pronounce arduous
American English pronunciation
AR-joo-us
- IPA
- /ˈɑɹdʒu.əs/
- Syllables
- AR · joo · us (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What arduous means
Very hard and tiring, taking lots of effort
In a sentence: The hike up the mountain was arduous, but the view from the top was worth it.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Latin arduus, which meant steep, high, or hard to reach.
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