How to pronounce cippus
Say it like SIP-us. Cippus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɪpəs/SIP-us
UK British/ˈsɪpəs/SIP-us
- SIP
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cippus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cippus
American and British speakers say cippus in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪpəs/ in the US and /ˈsɪpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIP-us.
What does cippus mean?
noun
- A small, low pillar, square or round, commonly having an inscription, used by the ancients for various purposes, as for indicating the distances of places, for a landmark, for sepulchral inscriptions, etc.
Where does cippus come from?
Borrowed from Latin cippus (“stake, post”).
Questions about saying cippus
How do you pronounce cippus?
Say SIP-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪpəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cippus?
Cippus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIP). Broken into parts: SIP · us.
Do Americans and Brits say cippus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪpəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɪpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.