How to pronounce radii
Say it like RAY-dee-eye. Radii has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radii pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of radii
American and British speakers say radii in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪdiaɪ/ in the US and /ˈreɪdiaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-dee-eye.
What does radii mean?
- plural of radius How to pronounce radius“The radius of the Sun is equal to about 109 Earth radii.”
Questions about saying radii
How do you pronounce radii?
Say RAY-dee-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radii?
Radii has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say radii the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪdiaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪdiaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.