How to Pronounce Villainous

To pronounce "villainous", say VILL-ain-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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VILL-ain-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “villainous”

"villainous" has 3 syllables: vill-ain-ous.

What does villainous mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain.
  2. Wicked, offensive, or reprehensible in nature or behaviour; nefarious.

Related words

nefariouswickeddespicablevilemisleadertreacheroussaltpetresupervillainous

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How many syllables are in "villainous"?▾

"Villainous" has 3 syllables: vill · ain · ous.

What does "villainous" mean?▾

Villainous: Of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain.

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