How to pronounce parricide
Say it like PAR-ih-syde. Parricide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- ih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parricide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of parricide
American and British speakers say parricide in essentially the same way: /ˈpærɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈpærɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-ih-syde.
What does parricide mean?
- Someone who kills a relative, especially a parent.
- Someone who commits treason.
- The killing of a relative, especially a parent.
- The killing of a ruler, or other authority figure; treason.
Where does parricide come from?
From Middle French parricide, from Latin parricīda, of uncertain origin, perhaps from pār (“equal”).
Questions about saying parricide
How do you pronounce parricide?
Say PAR-ih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpærɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parricide?
Parricide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · ih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say parricide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpærɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.