How to pronounce mariticide
Say it like MAR-ih-tih-syde. Mariticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- ih
- tih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mariticide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay 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.
- tihKeep 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 mariticide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAR-ih-tih-syde.
What does mariticide mean?
- The act of killing one's spouse, especially the murder of a husband by his wife.
- A woman who has killed her husband.
Where does mariticide come from?
From Latin maritus (“married, husband”) + -cide, from caedere (“to kill”).
Questions about saying mariticide
How do you pronounce mariticide?
Say MAR-ih-tih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈmærɪtɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmærɪtɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mariticide?
Mariticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · ih · tih · syde.
Is mariticide 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 /ˈmærɪtɪsaɪd/ (MAR-ih-tih-syde).