How to pronounce cincture
Say it like SINGK-cher. Cincture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SINGK).
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- SINGK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cincture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cincture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SINGK-chuh.
What does cincture mean?
- An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing
- A girdle or belt, especially as part of a vestment
- The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.
- To encircle, or surround.
- To girdle (stunt or kill by cutting).
Where does cincture come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin cinctūra.
Words that rhyme with cincture
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Questions about saying cincture
How do you pronounce cincture?
Say SINGK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cincture?
Cincture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SINGK). Broken into parts: SINGK · cher.
Is cincture 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 /ˈsɪŋktʃə/ (SINGK-chuh).