To pronounce "conspicuous", say CONSP-ic-uous — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈspɪkjuəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kənˈspɪkjuəs/
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/kənspˈɪkjuːəs/
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"conspicuous" has 3 syllables: consp-ic-uous.
adjective
“He was conspicuous by his absence.”
“He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead.”
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"Conspicuous" has 3 syllables: consp · ic · uous.
The IPA transcription of "conspicuous" is /kənˈspɪkjuəs/.
Conspicuous: Obvious or easy to notice.
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