How to Pronounce "idiosyncrasies"
word
ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkɹəˌsiz
id-ee-oh-SIN-kruh-seez
ˈɪdɪˌɒsɪŋkɹəsiz
ID-ee-OSS-in-kruh-seez
Definition
Idiosyncrasies are unusual or unique habits, characteristics, or ways of behaving that are specific to a person, group, or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkɹəˌsiz
British English
ˈɪdɪˌɒsɪŋkɹəsiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
id-ee-oh-SIN-kruh-seez
UK
ID-ee-OSS-in-kruh-seez
Listen in Context
Everyone has their own idiosyncrasies.
Her idiosyncrasies make her interesting.
Different cultures have different idiosyncrasies.
His little idiosyncrasies, like organizing his pens by color, always make me smile.