How to pronounce algedonic
Say it like al-jih-DON-ik. Algedonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- al
- jih
- DON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algedonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of algedonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-jih-DON-ik.
What does algedonic mean?
- Pertaining to both pleasure and pain.
- Relating to algedonics.
Words that rhyme with algedonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of algedonic.
Questions about saying algedonic
How do you pronounce algedonic?
Say al-jih-DON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ældʒɪˈdɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ældʒɪˈdɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in algedonic?
Algedonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: al · jih · DON · ik.
Is algedonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ældʒɪˈdɒnɪk/ (al-jih-DON-ik).