How to pronounce dioecy
Say it like dy-EE-see. Dioecy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- dy
- EE
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dioecy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dioecy
American and British speakers say dioecy in essentially the same way: /daɪˈisi/ in the US and /daɪˈiːsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-EE-see.
What does dioecy mean?
- The condition of being dioecious, namely having separate sexes, especially of plants.
Words that rhyme with dioecy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dioecy.
Questions about saying dioecy
How do you pronounce dioecy?
Say dy-EE-see. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈisi/. In British English it is /daɪˈiːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dioecy?
Dioecy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: dy · EE · see.
Do Americans and Brits say dioecy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈisi/ and the British form is /daɪˈiːsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.