How to pronounce addendum
Say it like uh-DEN-dum. Addendum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- uh
- DEN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addendum 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.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of addendum
American and British speakers say addendum in essentially the same way: /əˈdɛndəm/ in the US and /əˈdɛndəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DEN-dum.
What does addendum mean?
- Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.“An addendum was added to the contract to clarify payment terms.”
- A postscript.
- The height by which the tooth of a gear projects beyond (outside for external, or inside for internal) the standard pitch circle or pitch line.
Where does addendum come from?
From the gerundive of Latin addere (“to add”).
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Words that rhyme with addendum
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Questions about saying addendum
How do you pronounce addendum?
Say uh-DEN-dum. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɛndəm/. In British English it is /əˈdɛndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addendum?
Addendum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: uh · DEN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say addendum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɛndəm/ and the British form is /əˈdɛndəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.