How to pronounce cissy
Say it like SIS-ee. Cissy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
- SIS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cissy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cissy
American and British speakers say cissy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪsi/ in the US and /ˈsɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-ee.
What does cissy mean?
- Alternative spelling of sissy (“wimp”).
Where does cissy come from?
From cis(gender) + -y, on the analogy of tranny and punning on sissy.
Words that rhyme with cissy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cissy.
Words that sound like cissy
Questions about saying cissy
How do you pronounce cissy?
Say SIS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cissy?
Cissy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cissy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cissy?
Cissy sounds the same as sissy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.