How to Pronounce Idiotic

To pronounce "idiotic", say ID-iot-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “idiotic”

"idiotic" has 3 syllables: id-iot-ic. It rhymes with erotic and chaotic, if that helps it stick.

What does idiotic mean?

adjective

  1. (of a person or animal) Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy.
  2. (of an action) Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish

Synonyms

idiotishnonsensicalstupid

Words that rhyme with idiotic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eroticchaoticexoticdespoticneuroticsemioticpsychoticnarcotichypnoticaquaticroboticsymbiotic

Related words

crackbrainedinsanefoolmorondopeyidiotdumbassasinine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "idiotic"?▾

"Idiotic" has 3 syllables: id · iot · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "idiotic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "idiotic" is /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/.

What does "idiotic" mean?▾

Idiotic: (of a person or animal) Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy.

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