How to pronounce tedium
Say it like TEE-dee-um. Tedium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tedium 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tedium
American and British speakers say tedium in essentially the same way: /ˈtidiəm/ in the US and /ˈtiːdiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-dee-um.
What does tedium mean?
- Boredom or tediousness; ennui.
Where does tedium come from?
From Latin taedium, from taedēre (“to weary”).
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Words that rhyme with tedium
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Questions about saying tedium
How do you pronounce tedium?
Say TEE-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈtidiəm/. In British English it is /ˈtiːdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tedium?
Tedium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · dee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say tedium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtidiəm/ and the British form is /ˈtiːdiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.