American English

How to pronounce numerous

adjectiveB1Common word
NOOmeruhs

/ˈnu.mɚ.əs/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Many in number; more than usual or expected.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Many in number; more than usual or expected.

The report lists numerous problems.

Numerous people attended the meeting.

Good to know

Numerous is more common in formal writing. In everyday speech, many is often more natural.

Common phrases & grammar

numerous examples · numerous occasions · numerous studies · numerous problems

numerous + plural noun

there are + numerous + plural noun

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