How To Pronounce DC
DC
In British English, DC is pronounced /ˌdiːˈsiː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌdiːˈsiː]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌdiːˈsiː/.
DC has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
DC has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With DC
Questions About DC
How do you pronounce DC in British English?
In British English, DC is pronounced /ˌdiːˈsiː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌdiːˈsiː].
How do you pronounce DC in American English?
In American English, DC is pronounced /ˌdiːˈsiː/.
How many syllables are in DC?
DC has two syllables, /diː/ + /siː/.
Where is the stress in DC?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /siː/.
Do British and American English pronounce DC the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˌdiːˈsiː/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
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