vigorous

/ˈvɪɡərəs/

Syllables vig·or·ous

Stress VIG-or-ous

Phonics Breakdown

vig

/vɪɡ/

short i

or

/ər/

er schwa

ous

/əs/

schwa

Meaning

strong, energetic, and active

Sound Reference

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vig=/vɪɡ/(big) + or=/ər/(actor) + ous=/əs/(famous)

Example

She made a vigorous effort to finish the race.