How to pronounce nidicolous
Say it like nih-DIK-uh-lus. Nidicolous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- nih
- DIK
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nidicolous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nidicolous
American and British speakers say nidicolous in essentially the same way: /nɪˈdɪkələs/ in the US and /nɪˈdɪkələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-DIK-uh-lus.
What does nidicolous mean?
- Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.
Where does nidicolous come from?
From Latin nīdus (“nest”) + -colous.
Questions about saying nidicolous
How do you pronounce nidicolous?
Say nih-DIK-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈdɪkələs/. In British English it is /nɪˈdɪkələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nidicolous?
Nidicolous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: nih · DIK · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say nidicolous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪˈdɪkələs/ and the British form is /nɪˈdɪkələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.