How to pronounce dicots
Say it like DY-kots. Dicots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪkɑts/DY-kots
UK British/ˈdaɪkɒts/DY-kots
- DY
- kots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicots pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kotsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dicots
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DY-kots.
What does dicots mean?
noun
- plural of dicot
Questions about saying dicots
How do you pronounce dicots?
Say DY-kots. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪkɑts/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪkɒts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicots?
Dicots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · kots.
Is dicots pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdaɪkɒts/ (DY-kots).