How to pronounce canicide
Say it like KAN-ih-syde. Canicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- ih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay 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 canicide
American and British speakers say canicide in essentially the same way: /ˈkænɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈkænɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-ih-syde.
What does canicide mean?
- The killing of a dog.
- A dog-killer.
Where does canicide come from?
From Latin canis (“dog”) + -cide.
Questions about saying canicide
How do you pronounce canicide?
Say KAN-ih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkænɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canicide?
Canicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · ih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say canicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkænɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.