How to pronounce pesticides
Say it like PES-tuh-sydz. Pesticides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- tuh
- sydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pesticides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pesticides
American and British speakers say pesticides in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪdz/ in the US and /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PES-tuh-sydz.
What does pesticides mean?
- plural of pesticide How to pronounce pesticide
Questions about saying pesticides
How do you pronounce pesticides?
Say PES-tuh-sydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pesticides?
Pesticides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · tuh · sydz.
Do Americans and Brits say pesticides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.