To pronounce "cautious", say CAUT-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɔːʃəs/
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"cautious" has 2 syllables: caut-ious. It rhymes with nauseous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He took a few cautious steps toward the cave.”
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"Cautious" has 2 syllables: caut · ious.
The IPA transcription of "cautious" is /ˈkɔːʃəs/.
Cautious: Careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
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