How to pronounce cicely
Say it like SIS-uh-lee. Cicely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cicely
American and British speakers say cicely in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪsəli/ in the US and /ˈsɪsəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-uh-lee.
What does cicely mean?
- Myrrhis odorata, a plant in the genus Myrrhis, in the family Apiaceae.
- sweetroot, any of several plants in the genus Osmorhiza.
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Questions about saying cicely
How do you pronounce cicely?
Say SIS-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪsəli/. In British English it is /ˈsɪsəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cicely?
Cicely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say cicely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪsəli/ and the British form is /ˈsɪsəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.