How to pronounce biocidal
Say it like by-uu-SY-dul. Biocidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- by
- uu
- SY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biocidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biocidal
American and British speakers say biocidal in essentially the same way: /ˌbaɪʊˈsaɪdəl/ in the US and /ˌbaɪʊˈsaɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-uu-SY-dul.
What does biocidal mean?
- Able to kill living organisms, especially microorganisms
Words that rhyme with biocidal
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Questions about saying biocidal
How do you pronounce biocidal?
Say by-uu-SY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪʊˈsaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪʊˈsaɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biocidal?
Biocidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: by · uu · SY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say biocidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbaɪʊˈsaɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˌbaɪʊˈsaɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.