How to Pronounce Auspicious

To pronounce "auspicious", say AUSP-ic-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “auspicious”

"auspicious" has 3 syllables: ausp-ic-ious. It rhymes with capricious and pernicious, if that helps it stick.

What does auspicious mean?

adjective

Of good omen; indicating future success.
Conducive to success.
“This is an auspicious day.”

Synonyms

favorable favourable fortunate lucky promising propitious

Antonyms

disastrous inauspicious ominous ruinous

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Words that rhyme with auspicious

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capricious pernicious surreptitious propitious judicious malicious ambitious vicious expeditious fictitious suspicious factitious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "auspicious"?▾

"Auspicious" has 3 syllables: ausp · ic · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "auspicious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "auspicious" is /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/.

What does "auspicious" mean?▾

Auspicious: Of good omen; indicating future success.

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