How to pronounce medals
Say it like MED-ulz. Medals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of medals
American and British speakers say medals in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəlz/ in the US and /ˈmɛdəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ulz.
What does medals mean?
- plural of medal How to pronounce medal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of medal How to pronounce medal
Questions about saying medals
How do you pronounce medals?
Say MED-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medals?
Medals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say medals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəlz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.