How to pronounce cigar
Say it like sih-GAR. Cigar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR).
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- sih
- GAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cigar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cigar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-GAH.
What does cigar mean?
- a roll of tobacco for smoking
Where does cigar come from?
From Spanish cigarro, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with cigar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cigar.
Questions about saying cigar
How do you pronounce cigar?
Say sih-GAR. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈɡɑr/. In British English it is /sɪˈɡɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cigar?
Cigar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR). Broken into parts: sih · GAR.
Is cigar 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 /sɪˈɡɑː/ (sih-GAH).