How to Pronounce Medieval

To pronounce "medieval", say med-IEV-al — 3 syllables, IPA /miˈdivəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/miˈdivəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈɛdɪˌiːvəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Break "medieval" into 3 beats and lean on "IEV" — that's the stressed one.

What does medieval mean?

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: Archaic. Brutal.

noun

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "medieval"?▾

To pronounce "medieval", say med-IEV-al — 3 syllables, IPA /miˈdivəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "medieval"?▾

"Medieval" has 3 syllables: med · iev · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "medieval"?▾

The IPA transcription of "medieval" is /miˈdivəɫ/.

What does "medieval" mean?▾

Medieval: Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.

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