How to Pronounce Improvident

To pronounce "improvident", say IMPR-ov-id-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹɒvɪdənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪmˈpɹɒvɪdənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “improvident”

"improvident" has 4 syllables: impr-ov-id-ent.

What does improvident mean?

adjective

  1. Failing to provide for the future; reckless
  2. Incautious; prone to rashness

Synonyms

imprudentmyopicshortthriftlesswasteful

Antonyms

provident

Related words

imprudentill-judgedill-consideredunforethoughtfulthriftlessshortsightedprodigalshort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "improvident"?▾

"Improvident" has 4 syllables: impr · ov · id · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "improvident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "improvident" is /ɪmˈpɹɒvɪdənt/.

What does "improvident" mean?▾

Improvident: Failing to provide for the future; reckless

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