How to pronounce syllid
Say it like SY-lid. Syllid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- lid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syllid 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.
- lidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of syllid
American and British speakers say syllid in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪlɪd/ in the US and /ˈsaɪlɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-lid.
What does syllid mean?
- Any polychaete worm of the family Syllidae.
Where does syllid come from?
Borrowed from translingual Syllidae.
Words that rhyme with syllid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of syllid.
Questions about saying syllid
How do you pronounce syllid?
Say SY-lid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪlɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syllid?
Syllid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · lid.
Do Americans and Brits say syllid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪlɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪlɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.