How to Pronounce "villainous"
word
ˈvɪɫənəs
VIL-uh-nuss
vˈɪlənəs
VIL-uh-nuss
Definition
Describes someone or something extremely evil or wicked, like a villain in a story.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɪɫənəs
British English
vˈɪlənəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VIL-uh-nuss
UK
VIL-uh-nuss
Listen in Context
The villainous witch cursed the village.
He planned a villainous crime.
Her villainous smile made everyone nervous.
He gave me a villainous look when I caught him cheating.