How to pronounce urbicide
Say it like UR-bih-syde. Urbicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- bih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bihKeep 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 urbicide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-bih-syde.
What does urbicide mean?
- The destruction of a city or urban area.
Where does urbicide come from?
From Latin urb(s) (“city”) + -icide.
Words that rhyme with urbicide
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Words that sound like urbicide
Questions about saying urbicide
How do you pronounce urbicide?
Say UR-bih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝbɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɜːbɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbicide?
Urbicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · bih · syde.
Is urbicide 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 /ˈɜːbɪsaɪd/ (UR-bih-syde).
What words sound the same as urbicide?
Urbicide sounds the same as herbicide in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.