How to Pronounce Audacious

To pronounce "audacious", say AUD-ac-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “audacious”

"audacious" has 3 syllables: aud-ac-ious. It rhymes with salacious and vivacious, if that helps it stick.

What does audacious mean?

adjective

  1. Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
  2. Impudent.

Synonyms

bolddaringtemerarioustemeritous

Antonyms

cautiousprudentshy

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Words that rhyme with audacious

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salaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousrapaciousmendaciousfallaciousvoraciousefficaciousperspicacious

Related words

daringadventuresomeventuresomeadventurousventurousintrepidbravebold-faced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "audacious"?▾

"Audacious" has 3 syllables: aud · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "audacious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "audacious" is /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/.

What does "audacious" mean?▾

Audacious: Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.

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