How to pronounce dicacious
Say it like dy-KAY-shus. Dicacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
- dy
- KAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicacious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dicacious
American and British speakers say dicacious in essentially the same way: /daɪˈkeɪʃəs/ in the US and /daɪˈkeɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-KAY-shus.
What does dicacious mean?
- Talkative; pert; saucy.
Where does dicacious come from?
From Latin dicāx, from dīcō (“to say”) + -acious.
Words that rhyme with dicacious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dicacious.
Questions about saying dicacious
How do you pronounce dicacious?
Say dy-KAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈkeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /daɪˈkeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicacious?
Dicacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: dy · KAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say dicacious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈkeɪʃəs/ and the British form is /daɪˈkeɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.