How to pronounce sciurid
Say it like SY-yuur-id. Sciurid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- yuur
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sciurid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- yuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sciurid
American and British speakers say sciurid in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪˌjʊrɪd/ in the US and /ˈsaɪˌjʊrɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-yuur-id.
What does sciurid mean?
- Any rodent of the Sciuridae: a squirrel (broad sense).
Questions about saying sciurid
How do you pronounce sciurid?
Say SY-yuur-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪˌjʊrɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪˌjʊrɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sciurid?
Sciurid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · yuur · id.
Do Americans and Brits say sciurid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪˌjʊrɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪˌjʊrɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.