How to pronounce jeremiad
Say it like jer-uh-MY-ud. Jeremiad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- jer
- uh
- MY
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeremiad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jeremiad
American and British speakers say jeremiad in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: jer-uh-MY-ud.
What does jeremiad mean?
- A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall.
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Questions about saying jeremiad
How do you pronounce jeremiad?
Say jer-uh-MY-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeremiad?
Jeremiad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: jer · uh · MY · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say jeremiad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.