How to Pronounce "sycophant"
word
ˈsɪkəfænt
SIK-uh-fant
sˈɪkɒfənt
SIK-uh-fnt
Definition
A sycophant is a person who flatters or praises someone important in order to gain an advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪkəfænt
British English
sˈɪkɒfənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIK-uh-fant
UK
SIK-uh-fnt
Listen in Context
No one trusts the sycophant in the office.
The king was surrounded by sycophants who told him only what he wanted to hear.
He acted like a sycophant to get a promotion.
People saw right through the new manager, calling him a sycophant behind his back.