To pronounce "ludicrous", say LUD-icr-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/
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"ludicrous" has 3 syllables: lud-icr-ous.
adjective
“He made a ludicrous attempt to run for office.”
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"Ludicrous" has 3 syllables: lud · icr · ous.
The IPA transcription of "ludicrous" is /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/.
Ludicrous: Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.
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