How to Pronounce "tedium"
word
ˈtidiəm
TEE-dee-um
tˈiːdiəm
TEE-dee-um
Definition
Tedium is the feeling of being bored and tired because something is dull, repetitive, or takes a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtidiəm
British English
tˈiːdiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-dee-um
UK
TEE-dee-um
Listen in Context
The tedium of waiting in line made her sleepy.
He quit his job because of the tedium of doing the same thing every day.
The long bus ride was filled with tedium.
She needed music to break up the tedium of her daily commute.