How to pronounce psyllid
Say it like SIL-id. Psyllid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psyllid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of psyllid
American and British speakers say psyllid in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɪlɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-id.
What does psyllid mean?
- Any of the host-specific plant-feeding insects of the family Psyllidae, which feed on plant juices.
Questions about saying psyllid
How do you pronounce psyllid?
Say SIL-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psyllid?
Psyllid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · id.
Do Americans and Brits say psyllid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.