How to pronounce cigarillo
Say it like sig-uh-RIL-oh. Cigarillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL).
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- sig
- uh
- RIL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cigarillo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cigarillo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sig-uh-RIL-oh.
What does cigarillo mean?
- A thin cigar, differing from a cigarette in being wrapped with tobacco leaves rather than paper.
Where does cigarillo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cigarrillo, from cigarro (“cigar”) + -illo (“diminutive suffix”).
Words that rhyme with cigarillo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cigarillo.
Questions about saying cigarillo
How do you pronounce cigarillo?
Say sig-uh-RIL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪɡəˈrɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌsɪɡəˈrɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cigarillo?
Cigarillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL). Broken into parts: sig · uh · RIL · oh.
Is cigarillo 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 /ˌsɪɡəˈrɪləʊ/ (sig-uh-RIL-oh).