How to pronounce amicide
Say it like AM-ih-syde. Amicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of amicide
American and British speakers say amicide in essentially the same way: /ˈæmɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈæmɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-ih-syde.
What does amicide mean?
- The act of killing a friend.
- The accidental killing of a member of one's own side in warfare.
Where does amicide come from?
Misspelling of amicicide, from Latin amicus (“friend”) + -cide.
Questions about saying amicide
How do you pronounce amicide?
Say AM-ih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amicide?
Amicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say amicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈæmɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.