Concept:Phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) represents the exact pronunciation of a word. The given transcription /ɪdɪˈɒtɪk/ corresponds to a specific word’s spoken form.
Explanation:The transcription /ɪdɪˈɒtɪk/ shows the sounds: short i, d, short i, stressed o, t, short i, k. This matches the pronunciation of "idiotic" (meaning foolish). Let us check the other options:
- Idiot: /ˈɪdɪət/ (stress on first syllable, ends with /ət/)
- Idol: /ˈʌɪd(ə)l/ (different vowel sounds and ending)
- Idle: /ˈʌɪd(ə)l/ (same as idol, different from given)
Only "idiotic" fits the given IPA transcription exactly.
Answer:Option D: Idiotic