How to pronounce dykedar
Say it like DYKE-dar. Dykedar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYKE).
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- DYKE
- dar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dykedar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- darKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dykedar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DYKE-dah.
What does dykedar mean?
- The ability to detect whether or not a person is lesbian by observing that person.
Where does dykedar come from?
From dyke (“lesbian”) + -dar.
Questions about saying dykedar
How do you pronounce dykedar?
Say DYKE-dar. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪkdɑr/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪkdɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dykedar?
Dykedar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYKE). Broken into parts: DYKE · dar.
Is dykedar 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 /ˈdaɪkdɑː/ (DYKE-dah).