How to Pronounce Median

To pronounce "median", say MED-ian — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmiːdɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmiːdɪən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “median”

"median" has 2 syllables: med-ian. It rhymes with comedian and garabedian, if that helps it stick.

What does median mean?

noun

  1. A central vein or nerve, especially the median vein or median nerve running through the forearm and arm.
  2. A line segment joining the vertex of triangle to the midpoint of the opposing side.

adjective

  1. Situated in the middle; central, intermediate.
  2. In the middle of an organ, structure etc.; towards the median plane of an organ or limb.

Synonyms

central reservation

Words that rhyme with median

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comediangarabedian

Related words

mesialcentralmedialaveragenormalmidlinemediapsychotic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "median"?▾

"Median" has 2 syllables: med · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "median"?▾

The IPA transcription of "median" is /ˈmiːdɪən/.

What does "median" mean?▾

Median: A central vein or nerve, especially the median vein or median nerve running through the forearm and arm.

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