How to pronounce dictynid
Say it like dik-TIN-id. Dictynid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dictynid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dik
- TIN
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictynid 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.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dictynid
American and British speakers say dictynid in essentially the same way: /dɪkˈtɪnɪd/ in the US and /dɪkˈtɪnɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dik-TIN-id.
What does dictynid mean?
- Any spider in the family Dictynidae.
Where does dictynid come from?
Originally only capitalized, from New Latin Dictynidae (“taxonomic family”), as Dictyna + -id.
Questions about saying dictynid
How do you pronounce dictynid?
Say dik-TIN-id. The American pronunciation is /dɪkˈtɪnɪd/. In British English it is /dɪkˈtɪnɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictynid?
Dictynid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN). Broken into parts: dik · TIN · id.
Do Americans and Brits say dictynid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪkˈtɪnɪd/ and the British form is /dɪkˈtɪnɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.