How do you pronounce "pesticide"?

In American English: /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪd/ (PEHST-uh-seyed). In British English: /pˈɛstɪsˌaɪd/ (P-ehst-is). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪd/ (PEHST-uh-seyed). In Australian English: /pˈɛstɪsˌaɪd/ (P-ehst-is).

Is "pesticide" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪd/ (PEHST-uh-seyed), while in British English it's /pˈɛstɪsˌaɪd/ (P-ehst-is).

How to Pronounce "pesticide"

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pesticide

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/ˈpɛstəˌsaɪd/

PEHST-uh-seyed

Syllable Breakdown

pɛstpes·əti·saɪdcide

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