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# How to pronounce "tomfoolerous" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/tɒmfʌːlɛræʊs/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **tom·foo·le·rous**

## Meaning & Usage

### ADJECTIVE
- Characteristic of tomfoolery; silly, foolish.
  - *Example*: "LOL! What a fucking load of utter shit. Stupid shit too, I might add. Quite the tomfoolerous post."

### Example Sentences
- "LOL! What a fucking load of utter shit. Stupid shit too, I might add. Quite the tomfoolerous post."

## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "tomfoolerous"

- **Syllables**: tom · foo · le · rous
- **IPA**: `/tɒmfʌːlɛræʊs/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Related Words

### Related Concepts
[tomfoolish](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/tomfoolish), [buffoonerous](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/buffoonerous), [buffoonish](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/buffoonish)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “tomfoolerous”?
“tomfoolerous” is pronounced /tɒmfʌːlɛræʊs/ (tom · foo · le · rous). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “tomfoolerous”?
“tomfoolerous” has 4 syllables: tom · foo · le · rous.

### What does “tomfoolerous” mean?
Characteristic of tomfoolery; silly, foolish.


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