How to Pronounce "felonious"
word
fɛˈɫoʊniəs
fi-LOH-nee-uhs
fɛlˈəʊnɪəs
fi-LOH-nee-uhs
Definition
Involving or relating to a serious crime, especially one punishable as a felony; typically describes actions that are criminal in nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɛˈɫoʊniəs
British English
fɛlˈəʊnɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fi-LOH-nee-uhs
UK
fi-LOH-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
The police arrested him for a felonious act.
He was convicted of a felonious crime.
A felonious assault can lead to many years in prison.
Legal experts debated whether her actions were truly felonious or just unwise.