How to pronounce Cincinnati
Say it like sin-suh-NAT-ee. Cincinnati has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Cincinnati. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- sin
- suh
- NAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cincinnati pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Cincinnati
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-sih-NAT-ee.
What does Cincinnati mean?
- a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
Words that rhyme with Cincinnati
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cincinnati.
Questions about saying Cincinnati
How do you pronounce Cincinnati?
Say sin-suh-NAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAT). Broken into parts: sin · suh · NAT · ee.
Is Cincinnati pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/ (sin-sih-NAT-ee).