How to Pronounce "idiot"
word
/ˈɪˌdiət/
ID-ee-uht
/ˈɪdɪət/
ID-ee-uht
Definition
A rude word for someone who is acting very stupid or foolish; not polite.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪˌdiət/
British English
/ˈɪdɪət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ID-ee-uht
UK
ID-ee-uht
Listen in Context
Don't call your brother an idiot.
He felt like an idiot after making that mistake.
Only an idiot would forget their keys again.
Stop acting like an idiot and listen to me!