How to pronounce mediums
Say it like MEE-dee-umz. Mediums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmidiəmz/MEE-dee-umz
UK British/ˈmiːdiəmz/MEE-dee-umz
- MEE
- dee
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mediums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mediums
American and British speakers say mediums in essentially the same way: /ˈmidiəmz/ in the US and /ˈmiːdiəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-dee-umz.
What does mediums mean?
noun
- plural of medium How to pronounce medium
Questions about saying mediums
How do you pronounce mediums?
Say MEE-dee-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmidiəmz/. In British English it is /ˈmiːdiəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mediums?
Mediums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · dee · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say mediums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmidiəmz/ and the British form is /ˈmiːdiəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.