How to pronounce spermicide
Say it like SPUR-mih-syde. Spermicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR).
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- SPUR
- mih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spermicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep 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 spermicide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPUR-mih-syde.
What does spermicide mean?
- A substance used for killing sperm.
Where does spermicide come from?
From sperm + -icide.
Questions about saying spermicide
How do you pronounce spermicide?
Say SPUR-mih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɝmɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɜːmɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spermicide?
Spermicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR). Broken into parts: SPUR · mih · syde.
Is spermicide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɜːmɪsaɪd/ (SPUR-mih-syde).