How to pronounce exsiccate
Say it like EK-sih-kayt. Exsiccate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsiccate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exsiccate
American and British speakers say exsiccate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksɪkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-kayt.
What does exsiccate mean?
- To dry, to desiccate, to dehydrate.
Where does exsiccate come from?
Borrowed from Latin exsicco, exsiccatus, from ex- + siccus (“dry”).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying exsiccate
How do you pronounce exsiccate?
Say EK-sih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsiccate?
Exsiccate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say exsiccate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksɪkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.