How to pronounce nicodicodeine
Say it like nik-uh-dy-KOH-deen. Nicodicodeine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH).
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- nik
- uh
- dy
- KOH
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicodicodeine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nicodicodeine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nik-uh-dy-KOH-deen.
What does nicodicodeine mean?
- An opiate derivative developed as a cough suppressant and analgesic.
Questions about saying nicodicodeine
How do you pronounce nicodicodeine?
Say nik-uh-dy-KOH-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪkədaɪˈkoʊdin/. In British English it is /ˌnɪkədaɪˈkəʊdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nicodicodeine?
Nicodicodeine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH). Broken into parts: nik · uh · dy · KOH · deen.
Is nicodicodeine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌnɪkədaɪˈkəʊdin/ (nik-uh-dy-KOH-deen).