How to pronounce nicad
Say it like NY-kad. Nicad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- kad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nicad
American and British speakers say nicad in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪˌkæd/ in the US and /ˈnaɪˌkæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-kad.
What does nicad mean?
- rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
Where does nicad come from?
Blend of nickel + cadmium.
Questions about saying nicad
How do you pronounce nicad?
Say NY-kad. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪˌkæd/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪˌkæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nicad?
Nicad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · kad.
Do Americans and Brits say nicad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪˌkæd/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪˌkæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.