How to Pronounce Mediaeval

To pronounce "mediaeval", say MED-iaev-al — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mediaeval”

"mediaeval" has 3 syllables: med-iaev-al.

What does mediaeval mean?

noun

  1. Someone living in the Middle Ages.
  2. A medieval example (of something aforementioned or understood from context).

    “Thank God for modern remedies: the medievals were often useless or even harmful.”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.
  2. Having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages in popular, modern cultural perception:

Related words

medievalgothicnonmoderncarolingianfeudalchivalricnormanromanesque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mediaeval"?▾

"Mediaeval" has 3 syllables: med · iaev · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "mediaeval"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mediaeval" is /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/.

What does "mediaeval" mean?▾

Mediaeval: Someone living in the Middle Ages.

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