How to pronounce fiducial
Say it like fuh-DYOO-shul. Fiducial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO).
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- fuh
- DYOO
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiducial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fiducial
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: fy-DYOO-shee-ul.
What does fiducial mean?
- Accepted as a fixed basis of reference.“Rulers and coins make good fiducial markers in photographs.”
- Based on having trust.
- In photography, a familiar reference object used to show size or scale, such as a ruler or a coin; a fiducial marker.
- In manufacturing, a small mark on a circuit board used to align components; a fiducial point.
- A pattern used in a QR code or similar to aid the electronic reader with determining its alignment.
Where does fiducial come from?
From Late Latin fīdūciālis, from fīdūcia (“trust, reliance”) + -ālis, from fīdō (“to trust”).
Words that rhyme with fiducial
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Questions about saying fiducial
How do you pronounce fiducial?
Say fuh-DYOO-shul. The American pronunciation is /fəˈdjuʃəl/. In British English it is /faɪˈdjuːʃiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiducial?
Fiducial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO). Broken into parts: fuh · DYOO · shul.
Is fiducial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /faɪˈdjuːʃiəl/ (fy-DYOO-shee-ul).