How to pronounce pusillanimous
American English pronunciation
pyoo-suh-LAN-uh-mus
- IPA
- /ˌpjusəˈlænəməs/
- Syllables
- pyoo · suh · LAN · uh · mus (5 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What pusillanimous means
Easily scared; not brave at all
In a sentence: The pusillanimous knight hid behind his horse.
Where it comes from: It comes from Latin words meaning "tiny spirit."
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