How to pronounce encyclopediae
Say it like in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-eye. Encyclopediae 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
Encyclopediae 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 encyclopediae
American and British speakers say encyclopediae in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiaɪ/ in the US and /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-eye.
What does encyclopediae mean?
- plural of encyclopedia How to pronounce encyclopedia
Questions about saying encyclopediae
How do you pronounce encyclopediae?
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 encyclopediae?
Encyclopediae 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 encyclopediae 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.