How to pronounce Numidia
Say it like noo-MID-ee-uh. Numidia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
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US American/nuˈmɪdiə/noo-MID-ee-uh
UK British/njuːˈmɪdiə/nyoo-MID-ee-uh
- noo
- MID
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numidia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Numidia
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-MID-ee-uh.
What does Numidia mean?
noun
- an ancient kingdom (later a Roman province) in North Africa in an area corresponding roughly to present-day Algeria
Questions about saying Numidia
How do you pronounce Numidia?
Say noo-MID-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /nuˈmɪdiə/. In British English it is /njuːˈmɪdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Numidia?
Numidia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: noo · MID · ee · uh.
Is Numidia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /njuːˈmɪdiə/ (nyoo-MID-ee-uh).