How to pronounce siblicide
Say it like SIB-lih-syde. Siblicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
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- SIB
- lih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siblicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep 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 siblicide
American and British speakers say siblicide in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-lih-syde.
What does siblicide mean?
- The killing of a sibling, especially as observed among certain species of animals.
Where does siblicide come from?
From sibli(ng) + -cide (suffix meaning ‘killing; killer’).
Questions about saying siblicide
How do you pronounce siblicide?
Say SIB-lih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siblicide?
Siblicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · lih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say siblicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.