How to pronounce lapicide
Say it like LAP-ih-syde. Lapicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
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- LAP
- ih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lapicide
American and British speakers say lapicide in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-ih-syde.
What does lapicide mean?
- A stonecutter.
Where does lapicide come from?
From Latin lapicida. Compare -cide.
Questions about saying lapicide
How do you pronounce lapicide?
Say LAP-ih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapicide?
Lapicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · ih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say lapicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.