How to pronounce feticide
Say it like FEE-tih-syde. Feticide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- tih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feticide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of feticide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FEE-tih-syde.
What does feticide mean?
- The killing of a fetus or embryo; an induced abortion.
- One who kills a fetus.
Where does feticide come from?
From fetus + -cide or fetus + -icide, from Middle French -cide, from Latin -cīda (“cutter, killer”) and its derivation -cīdium (“killing”), from -cīd (combining form of caedō (“cut, kill”)) + -a (“-er”, forming agent nouns).
Questions about saying feticide
How do you pronounce feticide?
Say FEE-tih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈfitɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfiːtɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feticide?
Feticide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · tih · syde.
Is feticide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfiːtɪsaɪd/ (FEE-tih-syde).