How to pronounce cirrous
Say it like SIR-us. Cirrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirrous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cirrous
American and British speakers say cirrous in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪrəs/ in the US and /ˈsɪrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-us.
What does cirrous mean?
- Pertaining to cirri; having filaments, fibrous.
- Pertaining to cirrus clouds.
Where does cirrous come from?
From cirr- + -ous.
Words that rhyme with cirrous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cirrous.
Words that sound like cirrous
Questions about saying cirrous
How do you pronounce cirrous?
Say SIR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirrous?
Cirrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say cirrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪrəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɪrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cirrous?
Cirrous sounds the same as cirrus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.