How to pronounce sedum
Say it like SED-um. Sedum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SED).
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- SED
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sedum
American and British speakers say sedum in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛdəm/ in the US and /ˈsɛdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SED-um.
What does sedum mean?
- Any of various succulent plants, of the genus Sedum, native to temperate zones; the stonecrop.
Where does sedum come from?
From Middle English cedum, from Latin sedum (“houseleek”).
Questions about saying sedum
How do you pronounce sedum?
Say SED-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛdəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedum?
Sedum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SED). Broken into parts: SED · um.
Do Americans and Brits say sedum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛdəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.