English pronunciation

How to pronounce “idiot

Phonetic spelling

ID-ee-uht

IPA /ˈɪˌdiət/

Syllable stress

id·ee·uht

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

Hear it in a sentence

  • Don't be such an idiot; read the instructions first.

  • I felt like an idiot for forgetting my keys again.

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