How to pronounce cerise
Say it like suh-REES. Cerise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REES).
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- suh
- REES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cerise
American and British speakers say cerise in essentially the same way: /səˈris/ in the US and /səˈriːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-REES.
What does cerise mean?
- A deep, bright red color tinted with pink.
- Cherry-colored; a light bright red.
Where does cerise come from?
Borrowed from French cerise (mid 19th century), itself from Vulgar Latin ceresia, from Latin cerasium.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cerise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cerise.
Questions about saying cerise
How do you pronounce cerise?
Say suh-REES. The American pronunciation is /səˈris/. In British English it is /səˈriːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerise?
Cerise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REES). Broken into parts: suh · REES.
Do Americans and Brits say cerise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈris/ and the British form is /səˈriːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.