How to Pronounce "vacuous"
word
ˈvækjuəs
VAK-yoo-uhs
vˈækjuːəs
VAK-yoo-uhs
Definition
Describes something or someone lacking ideas, intelligence, or meaning; empty or shallow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvækjuəs
British English
vˈækjuːəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAK-yoo-uhs
UK
VAK-yoo-uhs
Listen in Context
He gave a vacuous answer to every question.
The movie was entertaining but felt vacuous.
She wore a vacuous smile throughout the meeting.
People quickly get tired of vacuous conversations about nothing.