How to pronounce cichlid
Say it like SIK-lid. Cichlid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cichlid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIK
- lid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cichlid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cichlid
American and British speakers say cichlid in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪklɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɪklɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-lid.
What does cichlid mean?
- Any of many tropical fish, of the family Cichlidae, popular as aquarium fish.
Where does cichlid come from?
Borrowed from Translingual Cichlidae.
Questions about saying cichlid
How do you pronounce cichlid?
Say SIK-lid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪklɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪklɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cichlid?
Cichlid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · lid.
Do Americans and Brits say cichlid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪklɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪklɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.