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How to pronounce idjit

Say it like IJ-ut. Idjit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IJ).

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US American/ˈɪdʒət/IJ-ut
UK British/ˈɪdʒət/IJ-ut
  • IJ
  • ut
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Idjit pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. IJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of idjit

American and British speakers say idjit in essentially the same way: /ˈɪdʒət/ in the US and /ˈɪdʒət/ in the UK.

British respelling: IJ-ut.

What does idjit mean?

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of idiot.

Words that rhyme with idjit

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of idjit.

Questions about saying idjit

How do you pronounce idjit?

Say IJ-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdʒət/. In British English it is /ˈɪdʒət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in idjit?

Idjit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IJ). Broken into parts: IJ · ut.

Do Americans and Brits say idjit the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪdʒət/ and the British form is /ˈɪdʒət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).