How to pronounce ascidian
Say it like uh-SID-ee-un. Ascidian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- uh
- SID
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascidian 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ascidian
American and British speakers say ascidian in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪdiən/ in the US and /əˈsɪdiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SID-ee-un.
What does ascidian mean?
- Any member of the class Ascidiacea (the sea squirts)
Words that rhyme with ascidian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ascidian.
Questions about saying ascidian
How do you pronounce ascidian?
Say uh-SID-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdiən/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascidian?
Ascidian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: uh · SID · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ascidian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪdiən/ and the British form is /əˈsɪdiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.