How to pronounce suicidal
Say it like soo-uh-SY-dul. Suicidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- soo
- uh
- SY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suicidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suicidal
American and British speakers say suicidal in essentially the same way: /ˌsuəˈsaɪdəl/ in the US and /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-ih-SY-dul.
What does suicidal mean?
- dangerous to yourself or your interests“suicidal impulses”“a suicidal corporate takeover strategy”
Where does suicidal come from?
From suicide + -al.
Words that rhyme with suicidal
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Questions about saying suicidal
How do you pronounce suicidal?
Say soo-uh-SY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuəˈsaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suicidal?
Suicidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: soo · uh · SY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say suicidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsuəˈsaɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.