How to Pronounce "nincompoops"
word
ˈnɪŋkəmˌpups
NIN-kuhm-poops
nˈɪnkəmpˌuːps
NIN-kuhm-POOPS
Definition
A 'nincompoop' is a silly or foolish person, often used in a playful or joking way to describe someone who has done something not very smart.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪŋkəmˌpups
British English
nˈɪnkəmpˌuːps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NIN-kuhm-poops
UK
NIN-kuhm-POOPS
Listen in Context
Don't be nincompoops and forget your homework.
The nincompoops left the door wide open all night.
Only nincompoops would believe that story.
You nincompoops, the instructions were right there!