How to pronounce katydid
Say it like KAY-tee-did. Katydid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- tee
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katydid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of katydid
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAY-tee-did.
What does katydid mean?
- A cricket of the family Tettigoniidae
Where does katydid come from?
katydid song: (file)
Questions about saying katydid
How do you pronounce katydid?
Say KAY-tee-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪtiˌdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪtiˌdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in katydid?
Katydid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · tee · did.
Is katydid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkeɪtiˌdɪd/ (KAY-tee-did).