How to Pronounce "find a happy medium"
expression
FIND uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
FIND uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
Definition
To achieve a compromise or balanced solution that is acceptable to everyone, especially when there are two opposing views or needs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhæpi/ /ˈmidiəm
British English
fˈaɪnd/ /æɪ/ /hˈæpi/ /mˈiːdiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIND uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
UK
FIND uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
Listen in Context
We had to find a happy medium between saving money and having fun on vacation.
Parents and children sometimes need to find a happy medium about bedtime.
They finally found a happy medium that worked for both parties.
It took us hours of discussion to find a happy medium on where to eat.