How to pronounce cespitous
Say it like SES-pih-tus. Cespitous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES).
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- SES
- pih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cespitous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cespitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SES-pih-tus.
What does cespitous mean?
- turfy; resembling turf
Questions about saying cespitous
How do you pronounce cespitous?
Say SES-pih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛspɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛspɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cespitous?
Cespitous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES). Broken into parts: SES · pih · tus.
Is cespitous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɛspɪtəs/ (SES-pih-tus).