How to pronounce cicadid
Say it like sih-KAY-did. Cicadid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- sih
- KAY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicadid 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cicadid
American and British speakers say cicadid in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkeɪdɪd/ in the US and /sɪˈkeɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KAY-did.
What does cicadid mean?
- Any cicada in the family Cicadidae.
Where does cicadid come from?
cicada + -id. Deriving from translingual Cicadidae.
Words that rhyme with cicadid
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Questions about saying cicadid
How do you pronounce cicadid?
Say sih-KAY-did. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkeɪdɪd/. In British English it is /sɪˈkeɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cicadid?
Cicadid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: sih · KAY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say cicadid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkeɪdɪd/ and the British form is /sɪˈkeɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.