How to pronounce regicide
Say it like REJ-uh-syde. Regicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ).
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- REJ
- uh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of regicide
American and British speakers say regicide in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdʒəsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈrɛdʒəsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: REJ-uh-syde.
What does regicide mean?
- The killing of a king.
- One who kills a king.
Where does regicide come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin rēgicidium (“king-killing”)
Questions about saying regicide
How do you pronounce regicide?
Say REJ-uh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdʒəsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdʒəsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regicide?
Regicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ). Broken into parts: REJ · uh · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say regicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdʒəsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdʒəsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.