How to pronounce dorcadion
Say it like dor-KAD-ee-on. Dorcadion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD).
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- dor
- KAD
- ee
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorcadion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dorcadion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: daw-KAD-ee-on.
What does dorcadion mean?
- Any longhorn beetle of the genus Dorcadion.
Questions about saying dorcadion
How do you pronounce dorcadion?
Say dor-KAD-ee-on. The American pronunciation is /doʊrˈkædiɑn/. In British English it is /dɔːˈkædiɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorcadion?
Dorcadion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD). Broken into parts: dor · KAD · ee · on.
Is dorcadion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɔːˈkædiɒn/ (daw-KAD-ee-on).