How to pronounce cirri
Say it like SIR-eye. Cirri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cirri
American and British speakers say cirri in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪraɪ/ in the US and /ˈsɪraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-eye.
What does cirri mean?
- plural of cirrus. How to pronounce cirrus
Where does cirri come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin cirrī, the nominative or vocative plural of cirrus.
Questions about saying cirri
How do you pronounce cirri?
Say SIR-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪraɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirri?
Cirri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say cirri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪraɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.