How to pronounce cinnabar
Say it like SIN-uh-bar. Cinnabar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- uh
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinnabar 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cinnabar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-uh-bah.
What does cinnabar mean?
- A deep red mineral, mercuric sulfide, HgS; the principal ore of mercury; such ore used as the pigment vermilion.
- A bright red color tinted with orange.
- A species of erebid moth, Tyria jacobaeae, having red patches on its predominantly black wings.
- Of a bright red color tinted with orange.
Where does cinnabar come from?
First attested in the mid-15th century.
Questions about saying cinnabar
How do you pronounce cinnabar?
Say SIN-uh-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnəˌbɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnəˌbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinnabar?
Cinnabar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · uh · bar.
Is cinnabar 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 /ˈsɪnəˌbɑː/ (SIN-uh-bah).