How to pronounce Addisonian
Say it like ad-ih-SOH-nee-un. Addisonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- ad
- ih
- SOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addisonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Addisonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ad-ih-SOH-nee-un.
What does Addisonian mean?
- Of or relating to Joseph Addison (1672–1719), English writer and politician.
- Of or relating to Addison's disease.
Questions about saying Addisonian
How do you pronounce Addisonian?
Say ad-ih-SOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌædɪˈsoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌædɪˈsəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Addisonian?
Addisonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: ad · ih · SOH · nee · un.
Is Addisonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌædɪˈsəʊniən/ (ad-ih-SOH-nee-un).