How to pronounce ixodic
Say it like ik-SOD-ik. Ixodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOD).
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- ik
- SOD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ixodic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ixodic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ik-SOD-ik.
What does ixodic mean?
- Relating to or caused by hard ticks.
Words that rhyme with ixodic
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Questions about saying ixodic
How do you pronounce ixodic?
Say ik-SOD-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɑdɪk/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɒdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ixodic?
Ixodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOD). Broken into parts: ik · SOD · ik.
Is ixodic 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 /ɪkˈsɒdɪk/ (ik-SOD-ik).