How to pronounce cisgender
Say it like sis-JEN-der. Cisgender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- sis
- JEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisgender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cisgender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sis-JEN-duh.
What does cisgender mean?
- Having a gender identity which matches the sex one was assigned at birth; or, pertaining to such people.
- A cisgender person.
Where does cisgender come from?
From cis- (“on this side of”) + gender, by analogy with transgender.
Words that rhyme with cisgender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cisgender.
Questions about saying cisgender
How do you pronounce cisgender?
Say sis-JEN-der. The American pronunciation is /sɪsˈdʒɛndɚ/. In British English it is /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisgender?
Cisgender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: sis · JEN · der.
Is cisgender pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/ (sis-JEN-duh).