How to pronounce idioms
Say it like ID-ee-umz. Idioms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- ee
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idioms 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idioms
American and British speakers say idioms in essentially the same way: /ˈɪdiəmz/ in the US and /ˈɪdiəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ID-ee-umz.
What does idioms mean?
- plural of idiom How to pronounce idiom
Questions about saying idioms
How do you pronounce idioms?
Say ID-ee-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdiəmz/. In British English it is /ˈɪdiəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idioms?
Idioms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say idioms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪdiəmz/ and the British form is /ˈɪdiəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.