How to pronounce ambisinister
Say it like am-bih-SIN-uh-ster. Ambisinister has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- am
- bih
- SIN
- uh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambisinister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ambisinister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: am-bih-SIN-uh-stuh.
What does ambisinister mean?
- Awkward or clumsy with both hands.
Where does ambisinister come from?
From ambi- + sinister, literally “both sides left-handed”, by analogy with ambidextrous (literally “both sides right-handed”).
Words that rhyme with ambisinister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ambisinister.
Questions about saying ambisinister
How do you pronounce ambisinister?
Say am-bih-SIN-uh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbɪˈsɪnəstɚ/. In British English it is /ˌæmbɪˈsɪnəstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambisinister?
Ambisinister has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: am · bih · SIN · uh · ster.
Is ambisinister pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæmbɪˈsɪnəstə/ (am-bih-SIN-uh-stuh).