adjective

auriferous

/ɔːˈɹɪfəɹəs/ aur·ife·rou·s 4 syllables

Containing or producing gold; gold-bearing

Word facts

Part of speech adjective
Syllables 4
Letters 10
Starts with A

Definition of Auriferous

Containing or producing gold; gold-bearing

How to use Auriferous

Auriferous is a adjective. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include gold-bearing — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Auriferous

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How many syllables does auriferous have?

Auriferous has 4 syllables: aur·ife·rou·s. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is auriferous?

Auriferous is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.

What are synonyms for auriferous?

Words with similar meanings to auriferous include gold-bearing. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use auriferous in a sentence?

Auriferous can be used in sentences where a adjective describing containing or producing gold; gold-bearing is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as auriferous?

Auriferous starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does auriferous have?

Auriferous has 10 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.