How to pronounce hosticide
Say it like HOS-tih-syde. Hosticide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS).
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- HOS
- tih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosticide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 hosticide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOS-tih-syde.
What does hosticide mean?
- The act of killing an enemy.
Where does hosticide come from?
From Latin hostis (“enemy”) + English -cide or Latin caedere (“to kill”).
Questions about saying hosticide
How do you pronounce hosticide?
Say HOS-tih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑstɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒstɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosticide?
Hosticide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS). Broken into parts: HOS · tih · syde.
Is hosticide 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 /ˈhɒstɪsaɪd/ (HOS-tih-syde).