How to pronounce idiot
Say it like ID-ee-ut. Idiot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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US American/ˈɪˌdiət/ID-ee-ut
UK British/ˈɪdɪət/ID-eert
- ID
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idiot
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: ID-eert.
What does idiot mean?
noun
- a person of subnormal intelligence
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying idiot
How do you pronounce idiot?
Say ID-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪˌdiət/. In British English it is /ˈɪdɪət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiot?
Idiot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · ut.
Is idiot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɪdɪət/ (ID-eert).