To pronounce "homicide", say HOM-ic-id-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/
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"homicide" has 4 syllables: hom-ic-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.
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"Homicide" has 4 syllables: hom · ic · id · e.
The IPA transcription of "homicide" is /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/.
Homicide: The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
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