How to pronounce ecdyse
Say it like EK-dyze. Ecdyse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecdyse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ecdyse
American and British speakers say ecdyse in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkdaɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛkdaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-dyze.
What does ecdyse mean?
- To undergo ecdysis.
- To shed an outer layer of skin, exoskeleton, or cuticle; to moult.
Where does ecdyse come from?
From Ancient Greek ekdúsis (“a stripping off, shedding”), via English ecdysis (“molting; shedding of an outer layer”).
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Questions about saying ecdyse
How do you pronounce ecdyse?
Say EK-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛkdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecdyse?
Ecdyse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · dyze.
Do Americans and Brits say ecdyse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkdaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛkdaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.