How to pronounce edict
Say it like EE-dikt. Edict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- dikt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edict pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- diktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of edict
American and British speakers say edict in essentially the same way: /ˈidɪkt/ in the US and /ˈiːdɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-dikt.
What does edict mean?
- A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.
Where does edict come from?
From Middle English edycte, borrowed from Latin edictum; earlier form edit, from Old French edit, from the same Latin word.
Questions about saying edict
How do you pronounce edict?
Say EE-dikt. The American pronunciation is /ˈidɪkt/. In British English it is /ˈiːdɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edict?
Edict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · dikt.
Do Americans and Brits say edict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈidɪkt/ and the British form is /ˈiːdɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.