How to pronounce Edam
Say it like EE-dum. Edam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
- EE
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Edam
American and British speakers say Edam in essentially the same way: /ˈidəm/ in the US and /ˈiːdæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-dam.
What does Edam mean?
- A town in Edam-Volendam municipality, North Holland, Netherlands.
- Edam cheese, made in the town.
- A village in the Rural Municipality of Turtle River, Saskatchewan, Canada, named after the Dutch town.
Where does Edam come from?
Literally "the dam on the river Ye", and the river name literally means "river"; see ea.
Words that rhyme with Edam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Edam.
Questions about saying Edam
How do you pronounce Edam?
Say EE-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈidəm/. In British English it is /ˈiːdæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Edam?
Edam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say Edam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈidəm/ and the British form is /ˈiːdæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.