To pronounce "cyanide", say CYAN-id-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CYAN-id-e
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"cyanide" has 3 syllables: cyan-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cyanide" has 3 syllables: cyan · id · e.
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