How to pronounce homicide
Say it like HOM-uh-syde. Homicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of homicide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-ih-syde.
What does homicide mean?
- the killing of a human being by another human being
Where does homicide come from?
From Old French homicide, from Latin homicīda (“man-slayer”) and homicīdium (“manslaughter”).
Questions about saying homicide
How do you pronounce homicide?
Say HOM-uh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑməˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmɪˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homicide?
Homicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · syde.
Is homicide 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 /ˈhɒmɪˌsaɪd/ (HOM-ih-syde).