How to pronounce tedious
Say it like TEE-dee-us. Tedious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tedious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tedious
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: TEE-deers.
What does tedious mean?
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness“a boring evening with uninteresting people”“the deadening effect of some routine tasks”
- using or containing too many words“long-winded (or windy) speakers”“verbose and ineffective instructional methods”
Where does tedious come from?
English tedi(um) + -ous, from Old French tedieus, from Late Latin taediōsus, from Latin taedium (“weariness, tedium”).
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Questions about saying tedious
How do you pronounce tedious?
Say TEE-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈtidiəs/. In British English it is /ˈtiːdɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tedious?
Tedious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · dee · us.
Is tedious pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈtiːdɪəs/ (TEE-deers).