How to pronounce idiots
Say it like ID-ee-uts. Idiots has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- ee
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiots 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idiots
American and British speakers say idiots in essentially the same way: /ˈɪˌdiəts/ in the US and /ˈɪdiːəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ID-ee-uts.
What does idiots mean?
- plural of idiot How to pronounce idiot
Questions about saying idiots
How do you pronounce idiots?
Say ID-ee-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪˌdiəts/. In British English it is /ˈɪdiːəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiots?
Idiots has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say idiots the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪˌdiəts/ and the British form is /ˈɪdiːəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.