How to Pronounce Idiom

To pronounce "idiom", say ID-iom — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪdɪəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɪdɪəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “idiom”

"idiom" has 2 syllables: id-iom. It rhymes with presidium and iridium, if that helps it stick.

What does idiom mean?

noun

  1. A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
  2. A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

Synonyms

dialectlanguagelanguoidlectvernacularexpressionform of wordslocution

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Words that rhyme with idiom

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presidiumiridiumcryptosporidiumnephridiumchriptosporidium

Related words

parlancephrasedialectaccentlocutionlanguage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "idiom"?▾

"Idiom" has 2 syllables: id · iom.

What is the IPA transcription of "idiom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "idiom" is /ˈɪdɪəm/.

What does "idiom" mean?▾

Idiom: A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.

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