How to pronounce cycads
Say it like SY-kadz. Cycads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kadz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cycads pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kadzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cycads
American and British speakers say cycads in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪkædz/ in the US and /ˈsaɪkædz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-kadz.
What does cycads mean?
- plural of cycad How to pronounce cycad
Questions about saying cycads
How do you pronounce cycads?
Say SY-kadz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkædz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkædz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cycads?
Cycads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kadz.
Do Americans and Brits say cycads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪkædz/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪkædz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.