How to pronounce tumid
Say it like TYOO-mid. Tumid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- mid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tumid
American and British speakers say tumid in essentially the same way: /ˈtjumɪd/ in the US and /ˈtjuːmɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYOO-mid.
What does tumid mean?
- Swollen, enlarged, bulging.
- Cancerous, unhealthy.
- Pompous, bombastic.
Where does tumid come from?
Borrowed from Latin tumidus (“swollen”).
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Questions about saying tumid
How do you pronounce tumid?
Say TYOO-mid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjumɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumid?
Tumid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · mid.
Do Americans and Brits say tumid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtjumɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtjuːmɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.