How to pronounce encyclopedias
Say it like in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-uz. Encyclopedias has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- in
- sy
- kluh
- PEE
- dee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyclopedias 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encyclopedias
American and British speakers say encyclopedias in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiəz/ in the US and /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-uz.
What does encyclopedias mean?
- plural of encyclopedia How to pronounce encyclopedia
Questions about saying encyclopedias
How do you pronounce encyclopedias?
Say in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiəz/. In British English it is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyclopedias?
Encyclopedias has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: in · sy · kluh · PEE · dee · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say encyclopedias the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiəz/ and the British form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.