How to pronounce acedia
Say it like uh-SEE-dee-uh. Acedia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- uh
- SEE
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acedia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acedia
American and British speakers say acedia in essentially the same way: /əˈsidiə/ in the US and /əˈsiːdiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEE-dee-uh.
What does acedia mean?
- Spiritual or mental sloth and the feeling it provokes; apathy or indifference; a lack of care or interest and the resultant avoidance of duties; a bored melancholy leading to desperation, restlessness and anxiety.“Her acedia kept her trapped in a cycle of depression and torpor.”
Words that rhyme with acedia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acedia.
Questions about saying acedia
How do you pronounce acedia?
Say uh-SEE-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈsidiə/. In British English it is /əˈsiːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acedia?
Acedia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: uh · SEE · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say acedia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsidiə/ and the British form is /əˈsiːdiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.