How to pronounce dicacodyl
Say it like dih-kuh-KOH-dil. Dicacodyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- dih
- kuh
- KOH
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicacodyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dicacodyl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-kuh-KOH-dil.
What does dicacodyl mean?
- cacodyl
Where does dicacodyl come from?
From di- + cacodyl.
Questions about saying dicacodyl
How do you pronounce dicacodyl?
Say dih-kuh-KOH-dil. The American pronunciation is /dɪkəˈkoʊdɪl/. In British English it is /dɪkəˈkəʊdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicacodyl?
Dicacodyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: dih · kuh · KOH · dil.
Is dicacodyl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪkəˈkəʊdɪl/ (dih-kuh-KOH-dil).