How to pronounce comedian
Say it like kuh-MEE-dee-un. Comedian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
- kuh
- MEE
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comedian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comedian
American and British speakers say comedian in essentially the same way: /kəˈmidiən/ in the US and /kəˈmiːdiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MEE-dee-un.
What does comedian mean?
- An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
- Any person who is humorous or amusing, either characteristically or on a particular occasion.
- A person who performs in theatrical plays.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying comedian
How do you pronounce comedian?
Say kuh-MEE-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmidiən/. In British English it is /kəˈmiːdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comedian?
Comedian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: kuh · MEE · dee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say comedian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmidiən/ and the British form is /kəˈmiːdiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.