How to pronounce dioecious
Say it like dy-EE-shus. Dioecious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- dy
- EE
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dioecious 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.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dioecious
American and British speakers say dioecious in essentially the same way: /daɪˈiʃəs/ in the US and /daɪˈiːʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-EE-shus.
What does dioecious mean?
- Having the male and female reproductive organs on separate plants (of the same species) rather than different parts of the same plant.
- Having two distinct sexes.
Where does dioecious come from?
From di- + -oecious.
Words that rhyme with dioecious
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Questions about saying dioecious
How do you pronounce dioecious?
Say dy-EE-shus. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈiʃəs/. In British English it is /daɪˈiːʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dioecious?
Dioecious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: dy · EE · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say dioecious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈiʃəs/ and the British form is /daɪˈiːʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.