How to pronounce cicadas
Say it like sih-KAY-duz. Cicadas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- sih
- KAY
- duz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicadas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- duzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cicadas
American and British speakers say cicadas in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkeɪdəz/ in the US and /sɪˈkeɪdəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KAY-duz.
What does cicadas mean?
- plural of cicada How to pronounce cicada
Questions about saying cicadas
How do you pronounce cicadas?
Say sih-KAY-duz. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkeɪdəz/. In British English it is /sɪˈkeɪdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cicadas?
Cicadas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: sih · KAY · duz.
Do Americans and Brits say cicadas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkeɪdəz/ and the British form is /sɪˈkeɪdəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.