How to pronounce thiefdom
Say it like THEEF-dum. Thiefdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEEF).
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- THEEF
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thiefdom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thiefdom
American and British speakers say thiefdom in essentially the same way: /ˈθifdəm/ in the US and /ˈθiːfdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEEF-dum.
What does thiefdom mean?
- The fact or practice of thieving; theft.
- A place inhabited by thieves, or where thieves are in charge.
Where does thiefdom come from?
From thief + -dom.
Words that rhyme with thiefdom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thiefdom.
Questions about saying thiefdom
How do you pronounce thiefdom?
Say THEEF-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈθifdəm/. In British English it is /ˈθiːfdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thiefdom?
Thiefdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEEF). Broken into parts: THEEF · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say thiefdom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθifdəm/ and the British form is /ˈθiːfdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.