How to pronounce cirriped
Say it like SIR-ih-ped. Cirriped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- ih
- ped
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirriped 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cirriped
American and British speakers say cirriped in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪrɪpɛd/ in the US and /ˈsɪrɪpɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-ih-ped.
What does cirriped mean?
- Any barnacle or similar crustacean of the infraclass Cirripedia
Where does cirriped come from?
Borrowed from translingual Cirripedia.
Questions about saying cirriped
How do you pronounce cirriped?
Say SIR-ih-ped. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪrɪpɛd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪrɪpɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirriped?
Cirriped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · ih · ped.
Do Americans and Brits say cirriped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪrɪpɛd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪrɪpɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.