How to Pronounce "arouses"
word
ɝˈaʊzɪz
ur-OW-ziz
ɐɹˈaʊzɪz
uh-ROW-ziz
Definition
To cause a feeling, emotion, or reaction to start or become stronger; sometimes also used to mean to cause sexual excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɝˈaʊzɪz
British English
ɐɹˈaʊzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ur-OW-ziz
UK
uh-ROW-ziz
Listen in Context
The movie arouses fear in young children.
Her speech arouses hope in the audience.
Strong coffee arouses my energy in the morning.
That old story still arouses a lot of emotion every time someone tells it.