To pronounce "fatuous", say FAT-uous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæt.ju.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfæt.ju.əs/
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"fatuous" has 2 syllables: fat-uous.
adjective
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"Fatuous" has 2 syllables: fat · uous.
The IPA transcription of "fatuous" is /ˈfæt.ju.əs/.
Fatuous: Obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness.
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