How to Pronounce "homicides"
word
ˈhɑməˌsaɪdz
HAH-muh-sydez
hˈɒmɪsˌaɪdz
HOM-ih-sydez
Definition
Homicides are cases in which a person kills another person, often used in legal or police contexts. It refers to acts of killing, either intentionally or by accident.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑməˌsaɪdz
British English
hˈɒmɪsˌaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-muh-sydez
UK
HOM-ih-sydez
Listen in Context
There were seven homicides reported in the city last month.
Police are still investigating the recent homicides.
The city’s homicides have increased this year.
News coverage of the recent homicides has worried many residents.