How to pronounce podium
Say it like POH-dee-um. Podium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Podium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of podium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-dee-um.
What does podium mean?
- a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
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Words that rhyme with podium
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Questions about saying podium
How do you pronounce podium?
Say POH-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊdiəm/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in podium?
Podium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · dee · um.
Is podium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊdiəm/ (POH-dee-um).