How to pronounce cygnicide
Say it like SIG-nih-syde. Cygnicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cygnicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cygnicide
American and British speakers say cygnicide in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nih-syde.
What does cygnicide mean?
- The killing of a swan.
Where does cygnicide come from?
From Latin cygnus + -icide.
Questions about saying cygnicide
How do you pronounce cygnicide?
Say SIG-nih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cygnicide?
Cygnicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say cygnicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.