How to pronounce conspicuous
American English pronunciation
kun-SPIK-yoo-us
- IPA
- /kənˈspɪkju.əs/
- Syllables
- kun · SPIK · yoo · us (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What conspicuous means
So easy to see that it stands out
In a sentence: In his bright orange coat, Leo was conspicuous in the crowd.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "easy to see," from a verb meaning "to notice."
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