podium

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: po-di-um (3)

English Definition

A small platform on which a person stands to give a speech or conduct an orchestra.

Example Sentence

The speaker stepped up to the podium and began her speech.

US IPA /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/
UK IPA /ˈpəʊ.di.əm/