How to pronounce dacoity
Say it like duh-KOY-tee. Dacoity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY).
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- duh
- KOY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dacoity 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.
- KOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dacoity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-KOY-tee.
What does dacoity mean?
- Violent robbery carried out by a dacoit or a gang of dacoits.
Where does dacoity come from?
From dacoit + -y.
Questions about saying dacoity
How do you pronounce dacoity?
Say duh-KOY-tee. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkɔɪti/. In British English it is /dəˈkɔɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dacoity?
Dacoity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY). Broken into parts: duh · KOY · tee.
Is dacoity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dəˈkɔɪti/ (duh-KOY-tee).