How to pronounce ridonkulous
Say it like rih-DONG-kyuh-lus. Ridonkulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DONG).
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- rih
- DONG
- kyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridonkulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ridonkulous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-DONG-kyuh-lus.
What does ridonkulous mean?
- ridiculous
Where does ridonkulous come from?
From ridiculous.
Questions about saying ridonkulous
How do you pronounce ridonkulous?
Say rih-DONG-kyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdɑŋkjʊləs/. In British English it is /rɪˈdɒŋkjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridonkulous?
Ridonkulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DONG). Broken into parts: rih · DONG · kyuh · lus.
Is ridonkulous 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 /rɪˈdɒŋkjʊləs/ (rih-DONG-kyuh-lus).