How to pronounce patricide
Say it like PAT-rih-syde. Patricide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- rih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patricide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep 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 patricide
American and British speakers say patricide in essentially the same way: /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAT-rih-syde.
What does patricide mean?
- The murder of one's father.
- One who has murdered their father.
Where does patricide come from?
Borrowed from Middle French patricide or Latin patricīdium.
Questions about saying patricide
How do you pronounce patricide?
Say PAT-rih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patricide?
Patricide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · rih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say patricide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.