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How to pronounce stfdom

Say it like STEF-dum. Stfdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEF).

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US American/ˈstɛfdəm/STEF-dum
UK British/ˈstɛfdəm/STEF-dum
  • STEF
  • dum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Stfdom pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. STEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of stfdom

American and British speakers say stfdom in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛfdəm/ in the US and /ˈstɛfdəm/ in the UK.

British respelling: STEF-dum.

What does stfdom mean?

noun
  1. The subculture of science fiction fans, the community of science fiction writers and fans.

Where does stfdom come from?

From stf (“scientifiction”) + -dom.

Questions about saying stfdom

How do you pronounce stfdom?

Say STEF-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛfdəm/. In British English it is /ˈstɛfdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in stfdom?

Stfdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEF). Broken into parts: STEF · dum.

Do Americans and Brits say stfdom the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛfdəm/ and the British form is /ˈstɛfdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).