How to pronounce videlicet
Say it like vih-DEL-ih-set. Videlicet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- vih
- DEL
- ih
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Videlicet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- setKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of videlicet
American and British speakers say videlicet in essentially the same way: /vɪˈdɛlɪsɛt/ in the US and /vɪˈdɛlɪsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-DEL-ih-set.
What does videlicet mean?
- Namely, to wit, that is to say (used when clarifying or naming the preceding item or topic)
Where does videlicet come from?
Borrowed from Latin vidēlicet, which itself is a contraction of vidēre licet, meaning "it is permitted to see".
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying videlicet
How do you pronounce videlicet?
Say vih-DEL-ih-set. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈdɛlɪsɛt/. In British English it is /vɪˈdɛlɪsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in videlicet?
Videlicet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: vih · DEL · ih · set.
Do Americans and Brits say videlicet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈdɛlɪsɛt/ and the British form is /vɪˈdɛlɪsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.