How to pronounce tediously
Say it like TEE-dee-uh-slee. Tediously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- dee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tediously 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tediously
American and British speakers say tediously in essentially the same way: /ˈtidiəsli/ in the US and /ˈtiːdiəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-dee-uh-slee.
What does tediously mean?
- In a tedious or wearisome manner.
Where does tediously come from?
From Middle English tedyously; equivalent to tedious + -ly.
Questions about saying tediously
How do you pronounce tediously?
Say TEE-dee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtidiəsli/. In British English it is /ˈtiːdiəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tediously?
Tediously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · dee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say tediously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtidiəsli/ and the British form is /ˈtiːdiəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.