How to pronounce pesticidal
Say it like pes-tih-SY-dul. Pesticidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- pes
- tih
- SY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pesticidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pesticidal
American and British speakers say pesticidal in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl/ in the US and /ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pes-tih-SY-dul.
What does pesticidal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or effective as a pesticide.
Where does pesticidal come from?
From pesticide + -al or pest + -icidal.
Words that rhyme with pesticidal
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Questions about saying pesticidal
How do you pronounce pesticidal?
Say pes-tih-SY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pesticidal?
Pesticidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: pes · tih · SY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say pesticidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.