How to pronounce alcids
Say it like AL-sidz. Alcids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- sidz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcids 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.
- sidzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alcids
American and British speakers say alcids in essentially the same way: /ˈælsɪdz/ in the US and /ˈælsɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-sidz.
What does alcids mean?
- plural of alcid
Questions about saying alcids
How do you pronounce alcids?
Say AL-sidz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælsɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈælsɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcids?
Alcids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · sidz.
Do Americans and Brits say alcids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælsɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈælsɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.