How to pronounce uxoricide
Say it like uk-SOR-ih-syde. Uxoricide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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US American/ʌkˈsɔrɪˌsaɪd/uk-SOR-ih-syde
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uk
- SOR
- ih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uxoricide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does uxoricide mean?
noun
- One who murders one's wife.
- The murdering of one's own wife.
Where does uxoricide come from?
Borrowed from French uxoricide or Latin uxor + English -icide.
Questions about saying uxoricide
How do you pronounce uxoricide?
Say uk-SOR-ih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ʌkˈsɔrɪˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uxoricide?
Uxoricide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: uk · SOR · ih · syde.