How to Pronounce "audacity"
word
ɑˈdæsəti
aw-DAS-uh-tee
ɔːdˈæsɪti
aw-DAS-i-tee
Definition
Audacity is the boldness to do something risky or shocking, often with confidence and little concern for rules or what others think. It can be both positive (brave) or negative (rude or disrespectful).
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑˈdæsəti
British English
ɔːdˈæsɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-DAS-uh-tee
UK
aw-DAS-i-tee
Listen in Context
I can't believe she had the audacity to speak to her boss like that.
His audacity impressed everyone in the room.
It takes audacity to try something new.
He had the audacity to ask for a raise his first week.