How to Pronounce Flagitious

To pronounce "flagitious", say FLAG-it-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /fləˈdʒɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fləˈdʒɪʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flagitious”

"flagitious" has 3 syllables: flag-it-ious.

What does flagitious mean?

adjective

  1. (of people) Guilty of terrible crimes; wicked, criminal.
  2. Extremely brutal or wicked; heinous, monstrous.

Synonyms

infamousiniquitousnefariousscandalous

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Related words

evilwickedheinousatrociousmonstrousgrievousnefariousfelon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flagitious"?▾

"Flagitious" has 3 syllables: flag · it · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "flagitious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flagitious" is /fləˈdʒɪʃəs/.

What does "flagitious" mean?▾

Flagitious: (of people) Guilty of terrible crimes; wicked, criminal.

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