How to Pronounce Cacophonous

To pronounce "cacophonous", say CAC-oph-on-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /kəˈkɒfənəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəˈkɒfənəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cacophonous”

"cacophonous" has 4 syllables: cac-oph-on-ous.

What does cacophonous mean?

adjective

  1. Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.

Synonyms

inharmoniousunmelodicunmusical

Antonyms

euphoniousharmoniousmusical

Related words

raucousgruffstridentroughgratinghuskysquawkyraspy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cacophonous"?▾

"Cacophonous" has 4 syllables: cac · oph · on · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "cacophonous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cacophonous" is /kəˈkɒfənəs/.

What does "cacophonous" mean?▾

Cacophonous: Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.

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