How to pronounce politicide
Say it like puh-LIT-ih-syde. Politicide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- puh
- LIT
- ih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Politicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of politicide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-LIT-ih-syde.
What does politicide mean?
- Political suicide
- Political killing
Where does politicide come from?
Blend of political + -cide.
Questions about saying politicide
How do you pronounce politicide?
Say puh-LIT-ih-syde. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in politicide?
Politicide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: puh · LIT · ih · syde.
Is politicide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪd/ (puh-LIT-ih-syde).