How to pronounce testimony
Say it like TES-tuh-moh-nee. Testimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
- TES
- tuh
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testimony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of testimony
American and British speakers say testimony in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/ in the US and /ˈtɛstɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tih-muh-nee.
What does testimony mean?
- Statements made by a witness in court.
- An account of first-hand experience.
- In a church service (or religious service), a personal account, such as one's conversion, testimony of faith, or life testimony.
Where does testimony come from?
Inherited from Middle English testimonie, from Old French testimonie, from Latin testimōnium (“testimony”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying testimony
How do you pronounce testimony?
Say TES-tuh-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testimony?
Testimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tuh · moh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say testimony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.