How to pronounce cisnormative
Say it like sis-NOR-muh-tiv. Cisnormative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- sis
- NOR
- muh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisnormative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cisnormative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sis-NAW-muh-tiv.
What does cisnormative mean?
- Of or pertaining to cisnormativity.
Where does cisnormative come from?
From cis- + normative.
Questions about saying cisnormative
How do you pronounce cisnormative?
Say sis-NOR-muh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪˈsnoʊrmətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌsɪˈsnɔːmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisnormative?
Cisnormative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: sis · NOR · muh · tiv.
Is cisnormative 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 /ˌsɪˈsnɔːmətɪv/ (sis-NAW-muh-tiv).