How to pronounce dillseed
Say it like DIL-seed. Dillseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dillseed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dillseed
American and British speakers say dillseed in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪlˌsid/ in the US and /ˈdɪlˌsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIL-seed.
What does dillseed mean?
- The pungent seed of the dill plant, used as a flavoring.
Where does dillseed come from?
From dill + seed.
Questions about saying dillseed
How do you pronounce dillseed?
Say DIL-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪlˌsid/. In British English it is /ˈdɪlˌsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dillseed?
Dillseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · seed.
Do Americans and Brits say dillseed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪlˌsid/ and the British form is /ˈdɪlˌsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.