How to pronounce Sedalia
Say it like suh-DAY-lyuh. Sedalia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- suh
- DAY
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sedalia
American and British speakers say Sedalia in essentially the same way: /səˈdeɪljə/ in the US and /səˈdeɪljə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-DAY-lyuh.
What does Sedalia mean?
- a town in east central Missouri
Words that rhyme with Sedalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sedalia.
Questions about saying Sedalia
How do you pronounce Sedalia?
Say suh-DAY-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /səˈdeɪljə/. In British English it is /səˈdeɪljə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sedalia?
Sedalia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: suh · DAY · lyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Sedalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdeɪljə/ and the British form is /səˈdeɪljə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.