How to pronounce fiefdom
Say it like FEEF-dum. Fiefdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fiefdom. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FEEF
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiefdom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEEFSay 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 fiefdom
American and British speakers say fiefdom in essentially the same way: /ˈfifdəm/ in the US and /ˈfiːfdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEEF-dum.
What does fiefdom mean?
- the domain controlled by a feudal lord
- an organization that is controlled by a dominant person or group
Questions about saying fiefdom
How do you pronounce fiefdom?
Say FEEF-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfifdəm/. In British English it is /ˈfiːfdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiefdom?
Fiefdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEF). Broken into parts: FEEF · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say fiefdom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfifdəm/ and the British form is /ˈfiːfdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.