How to Pronounce "simpletons"
word
ˈsɪmpəltənz
SIM-puhl-tunz
sˈɪmpəltənz
SIM-puhl-tunz
Definition
Simpletons are people who are considered foolish or not very intelligent, often because they are easily tricked or lack common sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪmpəltənz
British English
sˈɪmpəltənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIM-puhl-tunz
UK
SIM-puhl-tunz
Listen in Context
They called the villagers simpletons because they believed everything they heard.
The teacher warned us not to act like simpletons in class.
Many fairy tales include simpletons who end up lucky.
It would take a bunch of simpletons to fall for that old trick.