How to pronounce similitude
Say it like sih-MIL-ih-tood. Similitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL).
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- sih
- MIL
- ih
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Similitude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of similitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-MIL-ih-tyood.
What does similitude mean?
- Similarity or resemblance to something else.
- A way in which two people or things share similitude.
- Someone or something that closely resembles another; a duplicate or twin.
Where does similitude come from?
From Old French similitude, from Latin similitūdō.
Questions about saying similitude
How do you pronounce similitude?
Say sih-MIL-ih-tood. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈmɪlɪtud/. In British English it is /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in similitude?
Similitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL). Broken into parts: sih · MIL · ih · tood.
Is similitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ (sih-MIL-ih-tyood).