How to pronounce pseudocide
Say it like SYOO-doh-syde. Pseudocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO).
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- SYOO
- doh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudocide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudocide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SYOO-doh-syde.
What does pseudocide mean?
- A death, or suicide attempt, that is faked.
Where does pseudocide come from?
Blend of pseudo- + suicide.
Questions about saying pseudocide
How do you pronounce pseudocide?
Say SYOO-doh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsjudoʊˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːdəʊˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudocide?
Pseudocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO). Broken into parts: SYOO · doh · syde.
Is pseudocide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsjuːdəʊˌsaɪd/ (SYOO-doh-syde).