How to pronounce homicides
Say it like HOM-uh-sydz. Homicides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- sydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homicides 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.
- sydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of homicides
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-uh-sydz.
What does homicides mean?
- plural of homicide How to pronounce homicide
Questions about saying homicides
How do you pronounce homicides?
Say HOM-uh-sydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑməˌsaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒməˌsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homicides?
Homicides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · sydz.
Is homicides 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 /ˈhɒməˌsaɪdz/ (HOM-uh-sydz).