How to pronounce idiotic
Say it like id-ee-OT-ik. Idiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT).
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- id
- ee
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of idiotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: id-ee-OT-ik.
What does idiotic mean?
- Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterized with behavior resembling idiocy.
- Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish
Where does idiotic come from?
From idiot + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with idiotic
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Questions about saying idiotic
How do you pronounce idiotic?
Say id-ee-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdiˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiotic?
Idiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT). Broken into parts: id · ee · OT · ik.
Is idiotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪk/ (id-ee-OT-ik).