How to pronounce democide
Say it like DEM-uh-syde. Democide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- uh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Democide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 democide
American and British speakers say democide in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛməsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɛməsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEM-uh-syde.
What does democide mean?
- murder of people by a government which has power over them.
Questions about saying democide
How do you pronounce democide?
Say DEM-uh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛməsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛməsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in democide?
Democide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · uh · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say democide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛməsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛməsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.