How to pronounce deicide
Say it like DEE-uh-syde. Deicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- uh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deicide
American and British speakers say deicide in essentially the same way: /ˈdiəsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈdeɪɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-ih-syde.
What does deicide mean?
- The killing of a deity; godslaughter.
- The killer of a deity.
- The crucifixion of Jesus, viewed as a crime.
Where does deicide come from?
Merged from Medieval Latin deicīdium and Medieval Latin deicīda.
Questions about saying deicide
How do you pronounce deicide?
Say DEE-uh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiəsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deicide?
Deicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · uh · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say deicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiəsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.