How to pronounce distichous
Say it like DIS-tih-kus. Distichous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- tih
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distichous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distichous
American and British speakers say distichous in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪstɪkəs/ in the US and /ˈdɪstɪkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-tih-kus.
What does distichous mean?
- Arranged in two rows on each side of an axis.
- In the form of a distich.
Where does distichous come from?
From distich + -ous.
Questions about saying distichous
How do you pronounce distichous?
Say DIS-tih-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪstɪkəs/. In British English it is /ˈdɪstɪkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distichous?
Distichous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · tih · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say distichous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪstɪkəs/ and the British form is /ˈdɪstɪkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.