how to pronounce nincompoop

/ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/

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nincompoop is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of nincompoop in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… top tip if you're a nincompoop like me …”

meanings of nincompoop

noun:

A foolish or silly person.

nincompoop frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word nincompoop occurs in english on average 0 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics nincompoop can be related to

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1) people, society, and culture;