How to pronounce thraldom
Say it like THRAWL-dum. Thraldom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRAWL).
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- THRAWL
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thraldom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thraldom
American and British speakers say thraldom in essentially the same way: /ˈθrɔldəm/ in the US and /ˈθrɔːldəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRAWL-dum.
What does thraldom mean?
- A state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person.
Where does thraldom come from?
From Middle English thraldom, þraldom.
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Questions about saying thraldom
How do you pronounce thraldom?
Say THRAWL-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɔldəm/. In British English it is /ˈθrɔːldəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thraldom?
Thraldom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRAWL). Broken into parts: THRAWL · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say thraldom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrɔldəm/ and the British form is /ˈθrɔːldəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.