How to pronounce testimonial
Say it like tes-tuh-MOH-nee-ul. Testimonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- tes
- tuh
- MOH
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testimonial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of testimonial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: teh-stih-MOH-nee-ul.
What does testimonial mean?
- A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony.“The witness provided a written testimonial to the court.”
- A (usually written) recommendation of someone's worth or character.“The company website features a customer testimonial.”
- A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.“He gave a moving testimonial at the retirement dinner.”
- Serving as testimony.“a testimonial statement”
Where does testimonial come from?
From French testimonial, from Late Latin testimonialis (“of or pertaining to testimony”), from Latin testimonium (“testimony”).
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Questions about saying testimonial
How do you pronounce testimonial?
Say tes-tuh-MOH-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛstəˈmoʊniəl/. In British English it is /tɛstɪˈməʊniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testimonial?
Testimonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: tes · tuh · MOH · nee · ul.
Is testimonial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /tɛstɪˈməʊniəl/ (teh-stih-MOH-nee-ul).