How to pronounce cingular
Say it like SIN-goo-lur. Cingular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- goo
- lur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cingular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cingular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-goo-lur.
What does cingular mean?
- Of or pertaining to the cingulum
Questions about saying cingular
How do you pronounce cingular?
Say SIN-goo-lur. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnɡuˌlɝ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnɡuːˌlɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cingular?
Cingular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · goo · lur.
Is cingular 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 /ˈsɪnɡuːˌlɜː/ (SIN-goo-lur).