How to pronounce viscid
Say it like VIS-id. Viscid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce viscid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VIS
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of viscid
American and British speakers say viscid in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪsɪd/ in the US and /ˈvɪsɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-id.
What does viscid mean?
- Having a high viscosity.
- Sticky, slimy, or glutinous.
- Covered with a viscid layer.
Where does viscid come from?
From Late Latin viscidus, from viscum (“birdlime”).
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Questions about saying viscid
How do you pronounce viscid?
Say VIS-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪsɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvɪsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscid?
Viscid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · id.
Do Americans and Brits say viscid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪsɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvɪsɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.