How to Pronounce "happy medium"
expression
ˈhæpi/ /ˈmidiəm
HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
hˈæpi/ /mˈiːdiəm
HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
Definition
A situation or solution that is a compromise between two extremes, not too much and not too little.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæpi/ /ˈmidiəm
British English
hˈæpi/ /mˈiːdiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
UK
HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
Listen in Context
We need to find a happy medium between work and rest.
This price is a happy medium for both sides.
She always tries to choose a happy medium in arguments.
It's hard to find a happy medium between saving money and having fun.