How to pronounce homicidal
Say it like hah-muh-SY-dul. Homicidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- hah
- muh
- SY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homicidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homicidal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hom-uh-SY-dul.
What does homicidal mean?
- Of or pertaining to homicide.
- Having an inclination to commit homicide.
Where does homicidal come from?
From homicide + -al.
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Questions about saying homicidal
How do you pronounce homicidal?
Say hah-muh-SY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑməˈsaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌhɒməˈsaɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homicidal?
Homicidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: hah · muh · SY · dul.
Is homicidal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhɒməˈsaɪdəl/ (hom-uh-SY-dul).