How to pronounce idem
Say it like ID-em. Idem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- em
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of idem
American and British speakers say idem in essentially the same way: /ˈɪdɛm/ in the US and /ˈɪdɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ID-em.
What does idem mean?
- The same.
Where does idem come from?
From Middle English idem, borrowed from Latin idem (“the same”).
Questions about saying idem
How do you pronounce idem?
Say ID-em. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdɛm/. In British English it is /ˈɪdɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idem?
Idem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · em.
Do Americans and Brits say idem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪdɛm/ and the British form is /ˈɪdɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.