How to pronounce ceasefires
Say it like SEES-fy-erz. Ceasefires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEES).
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- SEES
- fy
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceasefires pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ceasefires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEES-fy-uz.
What does ceasefires mean?
- plural of ceasefire How to pronounce ceasefire
Questions about saying ceasefires
How do you pronounce ceasefires?
Say SEES-fy-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsisˌfaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːsˌfaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceasefires?
Ceasefires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEES). Broken into parts: SEES · fy · erz.
Is ceasefires 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 /ˈsiːsˌfaɪəz/ (SEES-fy-uz).