How to pronounce paideic
Say it like py-DEE-ik. Paideic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- py
- DEE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paideic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paideic
American and British speakers say paideic in essentially the same way: /paɪˈdiɪk/ in the US and /paɪˈdiːɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-DEE-ik.
What does paideic mean?
- Lacking the structured rules of formal games.
Where does paideic come from?
From paidia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with paideic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paideic.
Questions about saying paideic
How do you pronounce paideic?
Say py-DEE-ik. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈdiɪk/. In British English it is /paɪˈdiːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paideic?
Paideic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: py · DEE · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say paideic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪˈdiɪk/ and the British form is /paɪˈdiːɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.