How to pronounce reduviid
Say it like rih-DOO-vee-id. Reduviid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- rih
- DOO
- vee
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reduviid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reduviid
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-DYOO-vee-id.
What does reduviid mean?
- of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Reduviidae
- any member of the Reduviidae family of insects, which comprises predatory and blood-sucking bugs, including the vectors of Chagas disease
Where does reduviid come from?
Borrowed from translingual Reduviidae, from Reduvius (genus name) + -idae (taxonomic suffix), from Latin reduvia (“a remainder, remnant, fragment”), describing the habit of the nymph of Reduvius personatus camouflaging itself with small pieces of debris.
Questions about saying reduviid
How do you pronounce reduviid?
Say rih-DOO-vee-id. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈduviɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈdjuːviɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reduviid?
Reduviid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: rih · DOO · vee · id.
Is reduviid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /rɪˈdjuːviɪd/ (rih-DYOO-vee-id).