How to Pronounce Ridiculous

To pronounce "ridiculous", say rid-IC-ul-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈdɪkjəɫəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹɪˈdɪkjəɫəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹɪdˈɪkjʊləs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ridiculous”

Break "ridiculous" into 4 beats and lean on "IC" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with meticulous, if that helps it stick.

What does ridiculous mean?

adjective

  1. Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

    “It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir.”

  2. Astonishing; unbelievable.

    “Gaines is a classic motor player with a low center of gravity and ridiculous strength.”

Synonyms

absurdfrivolousfunnygoofyhumorousoddsillysurreal

Antonyms

serioussolemnsomberstraightforward

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Words that rhyme with ridiculous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meticulous

Related words

ludicroussillyderisorypreposterousfoolishfarcicalhumouroushumorous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ridiculous"?▾

"Ridiculous" has 4 syllables: rid · ic · ul · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "ridiculous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ridiculous" is /ɹɪˈdɪkjəɫəs/.

What does "ridiculous" mean?▾

Ridiculous: Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

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