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