How to pronounce accidie
Say it like AK-suh-dee. Accidie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- suh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accidie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accidie
American and British speakers say accidie in essentially the same way: /ˈæksədi/ in the US and /ˈæksɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sih-dee.
What does accidie mean?
- Sloth, slothfulness, especially as inducing general listlessness and apathy.
Questions about saying accidie
How do you pronounce accidie?
Say AK-suh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksədi/. In British English it is /ˈæksɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accidie?
Accidie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · suh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say accidie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksədi/ and the British form is /ˈæksɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.