How to Pronounce "cretinous"
word
ˈkrɛtənəs
KRET-uh-nuhs
kɹˈɛtɪnəs
kRET-in-uhs
Definition
Extremely stupid, foolish, or senseless; having qualities that show a lack of intelligence or good judgment, often used as an insult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkrɛtənəs
British English
kɹˈɛtɪnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRET-uh-nuhs
UK
kRET-in-uhs
Listen in Context
That was a cretinous mistake.
He made a cretinous comment in the meeting.
Don't be cretinous; think before you act.
I couldn't believe his cretinous plan would actually work.