How to pronounce conspicuous
Say it like kun-SPIK-yoo-us. Conspicuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIK).
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- kun
- SPIK
- yoo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conspicuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conspicuous
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: kun-SPIK-yoors.
What does conspicuous mean?
- Obvious or easy to notice.“He was conspicuous by his absence.”
- Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.“He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead.”
Where does conspicuous come from?
From Latin conspicuus (“visible, striking”), from cōnspicere (“to notice”), from con- (“with, together”) + specere (“to look at”).
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Questions about saying conspicuous
How do you pronounce conspicuous?
Say kun-SPIK-yoo-us. The American pronunciation is /kənˈspɪkjuəs/. In British English it is /kənˈspɪkjʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conspicuous?
Conspicuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIK). Broken into parts: kun · SPIK · yoo · us.
Is conspicuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kənˈspɪkjʊəs/ (kun-SPIK-yoors).