How to pronounce dacoit
Say it like duh-KOYT. Dacoit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOYT).
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- duh
- KOYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dacoit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of dacoit
American and British speakers say dacoit in essentially the same way: /dəˈkɔɪt/ in the US and /dəˈkɔɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-KOYT.
What does dacoit mean?
- A bandit or armed robber, especially in former parts of British India.
- To commit armed robbery.
Words that rhyme with dacoit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dacoit.
Questions about saying dacoit
How do you pronounce dacoit?
Say duh-KOYT. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkɔɪt/. In British English it is /dəˈkɔɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dacoit?
Dacoit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOYT). Broken into parts: duh · KOYT.
Do Americans and Brits say dacoit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈkɔɪt/ and the British form is /dəˈkɔɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.