To pronounce "odious", say OD-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.di.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈəʊ.di.əs/
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"odious" has 2 syllables: od-ious. It rhymes with commodious and melodious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Scrubbing the toilet is an odious task.”
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"Odious" has 2 syllables: od · ious.
The IPA transcription of "odious" is /ˈəʊ.di.əs/.
Odious: Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.
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