How to pronounce encyclopaediae
Say it like in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-eye. Encyclopaediae has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- in
- sy
- kluh
- PEE
- dee
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyclopaediae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of encyclopaediae
American and British speakers say encyclopaediae in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiaɪ/ in the US and /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-eye.
What does encyclopaediae mean?
- plural of encyclopaedia How to pronounce encyclopaedia
Questions about saying encyclopaediae
How do you pronounce encyclopaediae?
Say in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-eye. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiaɪ/. In British English it is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyclopaediae?
Encyclopaediae has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: in · sy · kluh · PEE · dee · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say encyclopaediae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiaɪ/ and the British form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.