How to pronounce cigars
Say it like sih-GARZ. Cigars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARZ).
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- sih
- GARZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cigars 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.
- GARZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cigars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-GAHZ.
What does cigars mean?
- plural of cigar How to pronounce cigar
Words that rhyme with cigars
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cigars.
Questions about saying cigars
How do you pronounce cigars?
Say sih-GARZ. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈɡɑrz/. In British English it is /sɪˈɡɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cigars?
Cigars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARZ). Broken into parts: sih · GARZ.
Is cigars 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 /sɪˈɡɑːz/ (sih-GAHZ).