How to Pronounce "ridicule"
word
/ˈɹɪdəkˌjuɫ/
RI-di-kyool
/ɹˈɪdɪkjˌuːl/
RI-di-kyool
Definition
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or mocking way. As a noun, it means the act of making fun of someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɪdəkˌjuɫ/
British English
/ɹˈɪdɪkjˌuːl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RI-di-kyool
UK
RI-di-kyool
Listen in Context
People often ridicule new ideas before they understand them.
He faced ridicule from his classmates because of his accent.
Do not ridicule others for their mistakes.
The invention was met with ridicule, but eventually changed the world.