How to pronounce megadeath
Say it like MEG-uh-deth. Megadeath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- deth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megadeath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of megadeath
American and British speakers say megadeath in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛθ/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡədɛθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-deth.
What does megadeath mean?
- One million deaths, especially as a unit of measure for estimating deaths due to nuclear warfare.
- The deaths of a very large number of people; a massacre, a slaughter.
Where does megadeath come from?
From mega- (prefix meaning ‘one million; very large, great’) + death.
Questions about saying megadeath
How do you pronounce megadeath?
Say MEG-uh-deth. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛθ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡədɛθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megadeath?
Megadeath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · deth.
Do Americans and Brits say megadeath the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛθ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡədɛθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.