HOW TO PRONOUNCE
auspicious
/ɑˈspɪʃəs/
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Stress “spi” and finish with “shus.”
The stressed middle vowel is the short i of sit. In the final syllable, cious becomes shus; keep the sh clear while allowing its following vowel to stay light.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“The event had an auspicious beginning.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does auspicious mean?
adjective
- Of good omen; indicating future success.
- Conducive to success.
- Marked by success; prosperous.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɑˈspɪʃəs/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
Rachel's coming to the well at the moment when Jacob reached the territory belonging to Haran was an auspicious omen.
Here stood he in the dark, his sharp sword out, Mumbling of wicked charms, conjuring the moon To stand auspicious mistress.
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How Nature must have rejoiced on that auspicious day, nineteen centuries ago, when the Messiah, long looked for, long expected, came!
Since seven was a sacred number, it was considered more auspicious to be born in the seventh month than in the eighth.
Yuzgat enjoys among neighboring cities a reputation for beautiful women, and this auspicious occasion gives me an excellent opportunity for drawing my own conclusions.