How to pronounce lysergide
Say it like lih-SUR-jyde. Lysergide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- lih
- SUR
- jyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lysergide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lysergide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lih-SUR-jyde.
What does lysergide mean?
- The International Nonproprietary Name of LSD.
Where does lysergide come from?
From contraction of lysergic acid diethylamide.
Questions about saying lysergide
How do you pronounce lysergide?
Say lih-SUR-jyde. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈsɝˌdʒaɪd/. In British English it is /lɪˈsɜːˌdʒaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lysergide?
Lysergide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: lih · SUR · jyde.
Is lysergide 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 /lɪˈsɜːˌdʒaɪd/ (lih-SUR-jyde).