How to Pronounce Podium

To pronounce "podium", say POD-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “podium”

"podium" has 2 syllables: pod-ium. It rhymes with odium and rhodium, if that helps it stick.

What does podium mean?

noun

  1. A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.
  2. (sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.

verb

  1. To finish in the top three at an event or competition.

    “The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics.”

Synonyms

lectern

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Words that rhyme with podium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

odiumrhodiumodeumsodiumplasmodiumspodiumodiaum

Related words

rostrumdaispulpitambosoapboxstumptribunegallery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "podium"?▾

"Podium" has 2 syllables: pod · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "podium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "podium" is /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/.

What does "podium" mean?▾

Podium: A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.

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