How to pronounce cicero
Say it like SIS-uh-roh. Cicero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- uh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicero 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.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cicero
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIS-uh-roh.
What does cicero mean?
- The Continental equivalent of the English pica: a measure of 12 Didot points (4.51368 mm or about 0.178 in.) or a body of type in this size.
Where does cicero come from?
From its use in Pannartz and Sweynheim's Roman edition (1467) of Cicero's Epistulae ad Familiares ("Letters to My Friends").
Questions about saying cicero
How do you pronounce cicero?
Say SIS-uh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪsəˌroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪsərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cicero?
Cicero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · uh · roh.
Is cicero pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɪsərəʊ/ (SIS-uh-roh).