How to pronounce vulpicide
Say it like VUHL-pih-syde. Vulpicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL).
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- VUHL
- pih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulpicide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pihKeep 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 vulpicide
American and British speakers say vulpicide in essentially the same way: /ˈvʌlpɪsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈvʌlpɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VUHL-pih-syde.
What does vulpicide mean?
- Someone who kills foxes other than by hunting them with hounds.
- The killing of a fox.
Where does vulpicide come from?
From Latin vulpēs or vulpis (“fox”) + -cide.
Questions about saying vulpicide
How do you pronounce vulpicide?
Say VUHL-pih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈvʌlpɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvʌlpɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulpicide?
Vulpicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL). Broken into parts: VUHL · pih · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say vulpicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvʌlpɪsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvʌlpɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.