How to pronounce dicarbide
Say it like dy-KAR-byde. Dicarbide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- dy
- KAR
- byde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicarbide 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.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dicarbide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-KAH-byde.
What does dicarbide mean?
- Any carbide containing two carbon atoms per molecule.
Where does dicarbide come from?
From di- + carbide.
Questions about saying dicarbide
How do you pronounce dicarbide?
Say dy-KAR-byde. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈkɑrbaɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈkɑːbaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicarbide?
Dicarbide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: dy · KAR · byde.
Is dicarbide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /daɪˈkɑːbaɪd/ (dy-KAH-byde).