How to Pronounce "foolishness"
word
/ˈfuɫɪʃnəs/
FOO-lish-nis
/fˈuːlɪʃnəs/
FOO-lish-nis
Definition
The quality of being unwise or lacking good judgment, or an act or behavior that shows poor sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfuɫɪʃnəs/
British English
/fˈuːlɪʃnəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOO-lish-nis
UK
FOO-lish-nis
Listen in Context
Spending all your money on one bet is pure foolishness.
His foolishness caused problems for the whole team.
Please stop this foolishness and be serious.
Looking back, I can see the sheer foolishness of quitting my job without a backup plan.