How to pronounce dickcissel
Say it like dik-SIS-ul. Dickcissel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- dik
- SIS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dickcissel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dickcissel
American and British speakers say dickcissel in essentially the same way: /dɪkˈsɪsəl/ in the US and /dɪkˈsɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dik-SIS-ul.
What does dickcissel mean?
- The American black-throated bunting (Spiza americana).
Where does dickcissel come from?
Said to be imitative of its call.
Words that rhyme with dickcissel
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Questions about saying dickcissel
How do you pronounce dickcissel?
Say dik-SIS-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɪkˈsɪsəl/. In British English it is /dɪkˈsɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dickcissel?
Dickcissel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: dik · SIS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say dickcissel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪkˈsɪsəl/ and the British form is /dɪkˈsɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.