How to pronounce dixie
Say it like DIK-see. Dixie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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- DIK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dixie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dixie
American and British speakers say dixie in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪksi/ in the US and /ˈdɪksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIK-see.
What does dixie mean?
- A large iron pot, used in the army.
Words that rhyme with dixie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dixie.
Questions about saying dixie
How do you pronounce dixie?
Say DIK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪksi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dixie?
Dixie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · see.
Do Americans and Brits say dixie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪksi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.