How to pronounce dadication
Say it like dad-ih-KAY-shun. Dadication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- dad
- ih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dadication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dadication
American and British speakers say dadication in essentially the same way: /ˌdædɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdædɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dad-ih-KAY-shun.
What does dadication mean?
- fatherly dedication
Where does dadication come from?
Blend of dad + dedication.
Words that rhyme with dadication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dadication.
Questions about saying dadication
How do you pronounce dadication?
Say dad-ih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdædɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdædɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dadication?
Dadication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: dad · ih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dadication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdædɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdædɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.