How to Pronounce "audacious"
word
ɑˈdeɪʃəs
aw-DAY-shuss
ɔːdˈeɪʃəs
aw-DAY-shuss
Definition
Someone who is audacious shows a willingness to take bold risks or behave in a daring, sometimes disrespectful, way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑˈdeɪʃəs
British English
ɔːdˈeɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-DAY-shuss
UK
aw-DAY-shuss
Listen in Context
He made an audacious decision to quit his job and travel the world.
The audacious plan surprised everyone at the meeting.
The young artist showed audacious creativity in her work.
That was an audacious move—nobody saw it coming!