How to pronounce medius
Say it like MEE-dee-us. Medius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medius 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of medius
American and British speakers say medius in essentially the same way: /ˈmidiəs/ in the US and /ˈmiːdiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-dee-us.
What does medius mean?
- The middle finger.
Where does medius come from?
Borrowed from New Latin from Latin medius (“middle”).
Words that rhyme with medius
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of medius.
Questions about saying medius
How do you pronounce medius?
Say MEE-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈmidiəs/. In British English it is /ˈmiːdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medius?
Medius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · dee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say medius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmidiəs/ and the British form is /ˈmiːdiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.