How to Pronounce "preposterous"
word
/pɹɪˈpɑstɝəs/
pri-PAHS-tur-us
/pɹɪpˈɒstəɹəs/
pri-POS-tuh-rus
Definition
Extremely unreasonable, silly, or completely ridiculous; something that doesn't make sense at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹɪˈpɑstɝəs/
British English
/pɹɪpˈɒstəɹəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-PAHS-tur-us
UK
pri-POS-tuh-rus
Listen in Context
That suggestion is preposterous.
It would be preposterous to believe everything you hear.
The idea that cats can talk is preposterous.
Honestly, that claim is just preposterous!