How to pronounce cishet
Say it like SIS-het. Cishet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- het
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cishet 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.
- hetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cishet
American and British speakers say cishet in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪshɛt/ in the US and /ˈsɪshɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-het.
What does cishet mean?
- Cisgender and heterosexual.
- A cisgender and heterosexual person.
Where does cishet come from?
From cis- + het.
Questions about saying cishet
How do you pronounce cishet?
Say SIS-het. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪshɛt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪshɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cishet?
Cishet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · het.
Do Americans and Brits say cishet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪshɛt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪshɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.