How to pronounce kurdaitcha
Say it like ker-DY-chuh. Kurdaitcha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY).
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- ker
- DY
- chuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kurdaitcha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kurdaitcha
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-DY-chuh.
What does kurdaitcha mean?
- An aboriginal evil spirit; a sorcerer.
- An expedition taken to heal or avenge someone afflicted by evil sorcery.
- A man chosen to go on such an expedition.
Where does kurdaitcha come from?
From Arrernte gadaidja.
Questions about saying kurdaitcha
How do you pronounce kurdaitcha?
Say ker-DY-chuh. The American pronunciation is /kərˈdaɪtʃə/. In British English it is /kəˈdaɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kurdaitcha?
Kurdaitcha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY). Broken into parts: ker · DY · chuh.
Is kurdaitcha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈdaɪtʃə/ (kuh-DY-chuh).