How to Pronounce Vacuous

To pronounce "vacuous", say VAC-uous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvækju.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvækju.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vacuous”

"vacuous" has 2 syllables: vac-uous.

What does vacuous mean?

adjective

  1. Empty; void; lacking meaningful content.
  2. Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; vacant

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vacuous"?▾

"Vacuous" has 2 syllables: vac · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "vacuous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vacuous" is /ˈvækju.əs/.

What does "vacuous" mean?▾

Vacuous: Empty; void; lacking meaningful content.

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