How to Pronounce Fatuous

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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Letters

/ˈfæt.ju.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fatuous

"fatuous" has 2 syllables: fat-uous.

What does fatuous mean?

adjective

  1. Obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness.

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How many syllables are in "fatuous"?

"Fatuous" has 2 syllables: fat · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "fatuous"?

The IPA transcription of "fatuous" is /ˈfæt.ju.əs/.

What does "fatuous" mean?

Fatuous: Obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness.

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