Phonetic Breakdown of "chorus"
Learn how to break down "chorus" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
cho-rus
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈkɔːɹəs/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
K AO1 R AH0 S
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
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Definition of "chorus"
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːɹəs/
Noun
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A group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece.
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A group of people in a play or performance who recite together.
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A group of singers; singing group who perform together.Example: "The performance of the chorus was awe-inspiring and exhilarating."
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A repeated part of a song.Example: "The catchiest part of most songs is the chorus."Synonyms: refrain
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The improvised solo section in a small group performance.
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A setting or feature in electronic music that makes one voice sound like many.
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A group of people or animals who make sounds togetherExample: "a chorus of crickets"
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The noise made by such a group.Example: "a chorus of shouts and catcalls"
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An actor who reads the opening and closing lines of a play.
Verb
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To sing or recite in chorus.
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To say in unison; to express in unison.
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To echo (a particular sentiment).
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To sing the chorus (of a song).
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To speak as if in chorus (about something).
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To echo in unison another person's words.
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(of animals) To make their cry together.