How to pronounce cis
Say it like SIS. Cis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cis
American and British speakers say cis in essentially the same way: /sɪs/ in the US and /sɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS.
What does cis mean?
- Having two mutations on two genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair.
- Of the side of the Golgi apparatus nearer to the endoplasmic reticulum.
- In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the same side of the bond.
- Cisgender (or sometimes cissexual): not trans (transgender or transsexual) nor non-binary.
Where does cis come from?
From Latin cis (“on this side (of), on the near or same side”).
Words that rhyme with cis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cis.
Words that sound like cis
Questions about saying cis
How do you pronounce cis?
Say SIS. The American pronunciation is /sɪs/. In British English it is /sɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cis?
Cis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIS.
Do Americans and Brits say cis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪs/ and the British form is /sɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cis?
Cis sounds the same as sis in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.