How to Pronounce Fastidious

To pronounce "fastidious", say FAST-id-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /fæˈstɪdi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fæˈstɪdi.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fastidious”

"fastidious" has 3 syllables: fast-id-ious. It rhymes with insidious and invidious, if that helps it stick.

What does fastidious mean?

adjective

  1. Excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.
  2. Overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness.

Synonyms

exactingfussymeticulousnigglypernickety

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Words that rhyme with fastidious

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insidiousinvidioushideous

Related words

finickyfinicalpernicketyfussypersnicketymeticulousexactingovernice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fastidious"?▾

"Fastidious" has 3 syllables: fast · id · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "fastidious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fastidious" is /fæˈstɪdi.əs/.

What does "fastidious" mean?▾

Fastidious: Excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.

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