How to pronounce rodenticide
Say it like roh-DEN-tih-syde. Rodenticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- roh
- DEN
- tih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rodenticide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rodenticide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-DEN-tih-syde.
What does rodenticide mean?
- Any toxic substance used to kill rodent pests.
Where does rodenticide come from?
From rodent + -i- + -cide.
Questions about saying rodenticide
How do you pronounce rodenticide?
Say roh-DEN-tih-syde. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈdɛntɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /rəʊˈdɛntɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rodenticide?
Rodenticide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: roh · DEN · tih · syde.
Is rodenticide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈdɛntɪsaɪd/ (roh-DEN-tih-syde).