How to Pronounce Ridicule

To pronounce "ridicule", say RID-ic-ul-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ridicule”

"ridicule" has 4 syllables: rid-ic-ul-e. It rhymes with cool and vestibule, if that helps it stick.

What does ridicule mean?

noun

  1. Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
  2. An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.

verb

  1. To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

    “His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks.”

adjective

  1. Ridiculous

Synonyms

outlaugh

Words that rhyme with ridicule

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coolvestibuletoolfoolrulecruelminusculejewelpooldualschoolyule

Related words

derisionblackguardguyribmockerylaughingstock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ridicule"?▾

"Ridicule" has 4 syllables: rid · ic · ul · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ridicule"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ridicule" is /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/.

What does "ridicule" mean?▾

Ridicule: Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour

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