How to pronounce Poseidon
Say it like puh-SY-dun. Poseidon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- puh
- SY
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poseidon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Poseidon
American and British speakers say Poseidon in essentially the same way: /pəˈsaɪdən/ in the US and /pəˈsaɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-SY-dun.
What does Poseidon mean?
- The god of the sea and other waters, earthquakes and horses; corresponds to the Roman god Neptune.
Words that rhyme with Poseidon
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Questions about saying Poseidon
How do you pronounce Poseidon?
Say puh-SY-dun. The American pronunciation is /pəˈsaɪdən/. In British English it is /pəˈsaɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Poseidon?
Poseidon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: puh · SY · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Poseidon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈsaɪdən/ and the British form is /pəˈsaɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.