How to Pronounce "arduous"
word
ˈɑɹdʒuəs
AHR-joo-uhs
ˈɑːdjuːəs
AH-joo-uhs
Definition
Describes something that is very difficult, requires great effort, and often takes a lot of time or energy to complete.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹdʒuəs
British English
ˈɑːdjuːəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-joo-uhs
UK
AH-joo-uhs
Listen in Context
Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.
Training for the marathon is arduous.
The journey through the desert was arduous.
Finishing the project on time proved more arduous than we expected.