How to pronounce insecticide
Say it like in-SEK-tuh-syde. Insecticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- in
- SEK
- tuh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insecticide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 insecticide
American and British speakers say insecticide in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɛktəˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SEK-tih-syde.
What does insecticide mean?
- Any of various substances used to kill insects.
Where does insecticide come from?
From French insecticide, as insect + -icide.
Questions about saying insecticide
How do you pronounce insecticide?
Say in-SEK-tuh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɛktəˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insecticide?
Insecticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: in · SEK · tuh · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say insecticide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɛktəˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.