How to pronounce edicts
Say it like EE-dikts. Edicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- dikts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edicts 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.
- diktsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of edicts
American and British speakers say edicts in essentially the same way: /ˈidɪkts/ in the US and /ˈiːdɪkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-dikts.
What does edicts mean?
- plural of edict How to pronounce edict
Questions about saying edicts
How do you pronounce edicts?
Say EE-dikts. The American pronunciation is /ˈidɪkts/. In British English it is /ˈiːdɪkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edicts?
Edicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · dikts.
Do Americans and Brits say edicts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈidɪkts/ and the British form is /ˈiːdɪkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.