How to pronounce Edison
Say it like ED-ih-sun. Edison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
- ED
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Edison
American and British speakers say Edison in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdɪsən/ in the US and /ˈɛdɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-ih-sun.
What does Edison mean?
- An unincorporated community in Kern County, California.
- A small city in Calhoun County, Georgia.
- A village in Furnas County, Nebraska.
Where does Edison come from?
A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Eddie + -son.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- thomas edison
- thomas alva edison
Words that rhyme with Edison
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Edison.
Questions about saying Edison
How do you pronounce Edison?
Say ED-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Edison?
Edison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · ih · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say Edison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈɛdɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.