How to pronounce cisgirl
Say it like SIS-gurl. Cisgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- gurl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisgirl 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.
- gurlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cisgirl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIS-gurl.
What does cisgirl mean?
- A cisgender woman or girl.
Where does cisgirl come from?
From cis- + girl.
Questions about saying cisgirl
How do you pronounce cisgirl?
Say SIS-gurl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪsɡɝl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪsɡɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisgirl?
Cisgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · gurl.
Is cisgirl 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 /ˈsɪsɡɜːl/ (SIS-gurl).