How to pronounce ludicrous
Say it like LOO-duh-krus. Ludicrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- duh
- krus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ludicrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- krusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ludicrous
American and British speakers say ludicrous in essentially the same way: /ˈludəkrəs/ in the US and /ˈluːdɪkrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-dih-krus.
What does ludicrous mean?
- Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.“He made a ludicrous attempt to run for office.”
Where does ludicrous come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin lūdicrus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ludicrous
How do you pronounce ludicrous?
Say LOO-duh-krus. The American pronunciation is /ˈludəkrəs/. In British English it is /ˈluːdɪkrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ludicrous?
Ludicrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · duh · krus.
Do Americans and Brits say ludicrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈludəkrəs/ and the British form is /ˈluːdɪkrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.