How to Pronounce "idiosyncratic"
word
ˌɪdioʊˌsɪnˈkɹætɪk
id-ee-oh-sin-KRAT-ik
ˌɪdɪˌɒsɪŋkɹˈætɪk
id-ee-os-in-KRAT-ik
Definition
Describes something or someone that is very unusual or unique, especially because of personal habits, styles, or characteristics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪdioʊˌsɪnˈkɹætɪk
British English
ˌɪdɪˌɒsɪŋkɹˈætɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
id-ee-oh-sin-KRAT-ik
UK
id-ee-os-in-KRAT-ik
Listen in Context
His idiosyncratic style made his paintings easy to recognize.
She has an idiosyncratic way of organizing her desk.
The author’s idiosyncratic use of language makes his books special.
He always adds an idiosyncratic twist to recipes he tries.