How to pronounce clitorides
Say it like klih-TOR-ih-deez. Clitorides has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- klih
- TOR
- ih
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clitorides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clitorides
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: klih-TOR-ih-deez.
What does clitorides mean?
- plural of clitoris
Questions about saying clitorides
How do you pronounce clitorides?
Say klih-TOR-ih-deez. The American pronunciation is /klɪˈtɑrɪdiz/. In British English it is /klɪˈtɒrɪdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clitorides?
Clitorides has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: klih · TOR · ih · deez.
Is clitorides pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /klɪˈtɒrɪdiz/ (klih-TOR-ih-deez).