How to pronounce codicil
Say it like KOD-ih-sil. Codicil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑdɪsɪl/KOD-ih-sil
UK British/ˈkɒdɪsɪl/KOD-ih-sil
- KOD
- ih
- sil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Codicil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KODSay 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.
- silKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of codicil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOD-ih-sil.
What does codicil mean?
noun
- An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one.
- An addition or supplement modifying any official document, such as a treaty.
- Any appendix or addition.
- To add a codicil (to).
Where does codicil come from?
Borrowed from Middle French codicille, from Latin cōdicillus, diminutive of cōdex.
Questions about saying codicil
How do you pronounce codicil?
Say KOD-ih-sil. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdɪsɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒdɪsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in codicil?
Codicil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD). Broken into parts: KOD · ih · sil.
Is codicil 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 /ˈkɒdɪsɪl/ (KOD-ih-sil).