How to pronounce cisco
Say it like SIS-koh. Cisco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisco 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.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cisco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIS-koh.
What does cisco mean?
- Any North American freshwater fish of certain species of the genus Coregonus that live in cold-water lakes.
Where does cisco come from?
From French ciscoette (“siscowet”), from Ojibwe siscowet (“cooks itself”).
Words that rhyme with cisco
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cisco.
Questions about saying cisco
How do you pronounce cisco?
Say SIS-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪˌskoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪskəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisco?
Cisco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · koh.
Is cisco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɪskəʊ/ (SIS-koh).