How to pronounce ridicules
Say it like RID-uh-kyoolz. Ridicules has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- uh
- kyoolz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridicules pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyoolzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ridicules
American and British speakers say ridicules in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdəˌkjulz/ in the US and /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-uh-kyoolz.
What does ridicules mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ridicule How to pronounce ridicule
Questions about saying ridicules
How do you pronounce ridicules?
Say RID-uh-kyoolz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdəˌkjulz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridicules?
Ridicules has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · uh · kyoolz.
Do Americans and Brits say ridicules the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdəˌkjulz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.