how to pronounce simpleton

/ˈsɪm.pəl.tən/

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simpleton is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… fool a freak or a simpleton as for nerds …”

meanings of simpleton

noun:

A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

simpleton frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word simpleton occurs in english on average 0.3 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 simpleton can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that simpleton can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) people, society, and culture;