How to pronounce mediaeval
Say it like med-ee-EE-vul. Mediaeval has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- med
- ee
- EE
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mediaeval pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- medGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mediaeval
American and British speakers say mediaeval in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛdiˈivəl/ in the US and /ˌmɛdiˈiːvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: med-ee-EE-vul.
What does mediaeval mean?
- Alternative spelling of medieval.
- Alternative spelling of medieval.
Words that rhyme with mediaeval
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mediaeval.
Questions about saying mediaeval
How do you pronounce mediaeval?
Say med-ee-EE-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛdiˈivəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛdiˈiːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mediaeval?
Mediaeval has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: med · ee · EE · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say mediaeval the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛdiˈivəl/ and the British form is /ˌmɛdiˈiːvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.