How to pronounce medallion
Say it like muh-DAL-yun. Medallion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL).
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- muh
- DAL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medallion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of medallion
American and British speakers say medallion in essentially the same way: /məˈdæljən/ in the US and /məˈdæljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-DAL-yun.
What does medallion mean?
- A large medal, usually decorative.
- A cut of meat resembling a large medal.“pork medallion”
- A usually round or oval frame (often made of stucco) containing a decoration.
- To mark with, or as with, a medallion or medallions.
Where does medallion come from?
Borrowed from French médaillon.
Words that rhyme with medallion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of medallion.
Questions about saying medallion
How do you pronounce medallion?
Say muh-DAL-yun. The American pronunciation is /məˈdæljən/. In British English it is /məˈdæljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medallion?
Medallion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL). Broken into parts: muh · DAL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say medallion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈdæljən/ and the British form is /məˈdæljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.