How to pronounce aborticide
Say it like uh-BOR-tih-syde. Aborticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- tih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aborticide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aborticide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-tih-syde.
What does aborticide mean?
- The act of destroying a fetus in the womb; feticide.
- An agent responsible for an abortion (the destruction of a fetus); abortifacient.
Where does aborticide come from?
From abortion + -cide (“killing; killer”).
Questions about saying aborticide
How do you pronounce aborticide?
Say uh-BOR-tih-syde. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtɪˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːtɪˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aborticide?
Aborticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · tih · syde.
Is aborticide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɔːtɪˌsaɪd/ (uh-BAW-tih-syde).