How to Pronounce Idiocies

To pronounce "idiocies", say ID-ioc-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ID-ioc-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “idiocies”

"idiocies" has 3 syllables: id-ioc-ies.

What does idiocies mean?

noun

  1. The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation.
  2. An act lacking intelligence or sense; an instance of senselessness; extremely foolish behaviour.

    “The administrators, growing tired of such idiocy, put a new policy in place.”

Synonyms

imbecilitystupidity

Related words

amauroticinanitiesabsurditiesinsanitiesclaptrapfollieslunacieshypocrisies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "idiocies"?▾

"Idiocies" has 3 syllables: id · ioc · ies.

What does "idiocies" mean?▾

Idiocies: The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation.

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