How to pronounce diddums
Say it like DID-umz. Diddums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID).
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- DID
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diddums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diddums
American and British speakers say diddums in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪdəmz/ in the US and /ˈdɪdəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DID-umz.
What does diddums mean?
- A term of commiseration to a child who has suffered a mildly painful situation.
- A sarcastic commiseration to somebody seen to be complaining too much about hurt feelings.
Where does diddums come from?
Contraction of did 'em (they) do something (to you)?.
Questions about saying diddums
How do you pronounce diddums?
Say DID-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪdəmz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪdəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diddums?
Diddums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID). Broken into parts: DID · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say diddums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪdəmz/ and the British form is /ˈdɪdəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.