How to pronounce cisqueer
Say it like SIS-kwih-er. Cisqueer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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US American/ˈsɪˌskwɪɚ/SIS-kwih-er
UK British/ˈsɪˌskwɪə/SIS-kweer
- SIS
- kwih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisqueer 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.
- kwihGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cisqueer
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIS-kweer.
What does cisqueer mean?
adjective
- Cisgender and queer.
Where does cisqueer come from?
From cis- + queer.
Questions about saying cisqueer
How do you pronounce cisqueer?
Say SIS-kwih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪˌskwɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪˌskwɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisqueer?
Cisqueer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · kwih · er.
Is cisqueer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈsɪˌskwɪə/ (SIS-kweer).