How to pronounce alcedine
Say it like AL-suh-dyne. Alcedine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- suh
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcedine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay 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.
- dyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alcedine
American and British speakers say alcedine in essentially the same way: /ˈælsədaɪn/ in the US and /ˈælsədaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-suh-dyne.
What does alcedine mean?
- Of or relating to a kingfisher or kingfishers.
- A vivid green-blue-purple-black.
Where does alcedine come from?
From Latin alcedo + -ine.
Questions about saying alcedine
How do you pronounce alcedine?
Say AL-suh-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈælsədaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈælsədaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcedine?
Alcedine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · suh · dyne.
Do Americans and Brits say alcedine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælsədaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈælsədaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.