How to Pronounce "edwardian"
word
ɛdˈwɔɹdiən
ed-WOR-dee-uhn
ɛdˈwɔːdiən
ed-WAW-dee-uhn
Definition
Relating to the period of British history during the reign of King Edward VII (1901–1910), especially reflecting the styles, culture, and fashions of that time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛdˈwɔɹdiən
British English
ɛdˈwɔːdiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ed-WOR-dee-uhn
UK
ed-WAW-dee-uhn
Listen in Context
The museum has an Edwardian room with old furniture.
She wore an Edwardian dress to the party.
The city's Edwardian buildings are very beautiful.
I love the Edwardian details in this old hotel—so elegant!