How to Pronounce "inauspicious"
word
ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs
in-aw-SPISH-iss
ɪnɔːspˈɪʃəs
in-aw-SPISH-uhs
Definition
Describes something that seems unlucky, unpromising, or likely to have a bad outcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs
British English
ɪnɔːspˈɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-aw-SPISH-iss
UK
in-aw-SPISH-uhs
Listen in Context
It was an inauspicious beginning for their new project.
Dark clouds made the day seem inauspicious.
They chose an inauspicious date for the wedding.
The team's inauspicious season opener worried the fans.