How to pronounce ridic
Say it like rih-DIK. Ridic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- rih
- DIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridic 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.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ridic
American and British speakers say ridic in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdɪk/ in the US and /rɪˈdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DIK.
What does ridic mean?
- ridiculous“That's so ridic!”
Where does ridic come from?
From ridiculous by clipping.
Words that rhyme with ridic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ridic.
Questions about saying ridic
How do you pronounce ridic?
Say rih-DIK. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdɪk/. In British English it is /rɪˈdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridic?
Ridic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: rih · DIK.
Do Americans and Brits say ridic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdɪk/ and the British form is /rɪˈdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.