How to pronounce identikit
Say it like eye-DEN-tih-kit. Identikit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- eye
- DEN
- tih
- kit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Identikit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of identikit
American and British speakers say identikit in essentially the same way: /aɪˈdɛntɪˌkɪt/ in the US and /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-DEN-tih-kit.
What does identikit mean?
- A picture of a person, reconstructed from strips showing facial features selected to match witnesses' descriptions; used by the police to construct a likeness of a person sought for a crime.
Where does identikit come from?
Genericized trademark, from blend of identification + kit.
Questions about saying identikit
How do you pronounce identikit?
Say eye-DEN-tih-kit. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɛntɪˌkɪt/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in identikit?
Identikit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: eye · DEN · tih · kit.
Do Americans and Brits say identikit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪˈdɛntɪˌkɪt/ and the British form is /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.