How to pronounce fatuous
Say it like FACH-oo-us. Fatuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FACH).
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- FACH
- oo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep 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 fatuous
American and British speakers say fatuous in essentially the same way: /ˈfætʃuəs/ in the US and /ˈfætjuəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAT-yoo-us.
What does fatuous mean?
- Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.
Where does fatuous come from?
From Latin fatuus (“foolish, silly, simple”).
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Questions about saying fatuous
How do you pronounce fatuous?
Say FACH-oo-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈfætʃuəs/. In British English it is /ˈfætjuəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatuous?
Fatuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FACH). Broken into parts: FACH · oo · us.
Do Americans and Brits say fatuous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfætʃuəs/ and the British form is /ˈfætjuəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.