How to pronounce adelgid
Say it like uh-DEL-jid. Adelgid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- uh
- DEL
- jid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adelgid 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.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- jidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adelgid
American and British speakers say adelgid in essentially the same way: /əˈdɛldʒɪd/ in the US and /əˈdɛldʒɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DEL-jid.
What does adelgid mean?
- An insect of the genus Adelges.
Questions about saying adelgid
How do you pronounce adelgid?
Say uh-DEL-jid. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɛldʒɪd/. In British English it is /əˈdɛldʒɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adelgid?
Adelgid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: uh · DEL · jid.
Do Americans and Brits say adelgid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɛldʒɪd/ and the British form is /əˈdɛldʒɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.