How to pronounce chalcid
Say it like KAL-sid. Chalcid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalcid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chalcid
American and British speakers say chalcid in essentially the same way: /ˈkælsɪd/ in the US and /ˈkælsɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-sid.
What does chalcid mean?
- Any of many small wasps of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, most of which are parasitoids of other insects.
Questions about saying chalcid
How do you pronounce chalcid?
Say KAL-sid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælsɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkælsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalcid?
Chalcid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · sid.
Do Americans and Brits say chalcid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælsɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkælsɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.