How to Pronounce Infelicitous

To pronounce "infelicitous", say INF-el-ic-it-ous — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “infelicitous”

"infelicitous" has 5 syllables: inf-el-ic-it-ous.

What does infelicitous mean?

adjective

  1. Unhappy or unfortunate.
  2. Inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infelicitous"?▾

"Infelicitous" has 5 syllables: inf · el · ic · it · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "infelicitous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infelicitous" is /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/.

What does "infelicitous" mean?▾

Infelicitous: Unhappy or unfortunate.

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