How to Pronounce Idiocy

To pronounce "idiocy", say ID-iocy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪdi.əsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪdi.əsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “idiocy”

"idiocy" has 2 syllables: id-iocy.

What does idiocy 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

amentiastupididiotstupidityfoolfollyfoolishnesssilly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "idiocy"?▾

"Idiocy" has 2 syllables: id · iocy.

What is the IPA transcription of "idiocy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "idiocy" is /ˈɪdi.əsi/.

What does "idiocy" mean?▾

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

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