How to Pronounce Pusillanimous

To pronounce "pusillanimous", say PUS-ill-an-im-ous — 5 syllables, IPA /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/pjuːsəlˈænəməs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pusillanimous”

"pusillanimous" has 5 syllables: pus-ill-an-im-ous. It rhymes with animus and magnanimous, if that helps it stick.

What does pusillanimous mean?

adjective

  1. Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity.

Words that rhyme with pusillanimous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

animusmagnanimousunanimousanimistsanimous

Related words

cowardlycowardpoor-spiritedfearfulunmanlypusilanimousdastardlymilk-livered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pusillanimous"?▾

"Pusillanimous" has 5 syllables: pus · ill · an · im · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "pusillanimous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pusillanimous" is /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/.

What does "pusillanimous" mean?▾

Pusillanimous: Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity.

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