How to pronounce cist
Say it like SIST. Cist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cist
American and British speakers say cist in essentially the same way: /sɪst/ in the US and /sɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIST.
What does cist mean?
- A crypt cut into rock, chalk, or a tree trunk, especially a coffin formed by placing stone slabs on edge and topping them with a horizontal slab or slabs.
Where does cist come from?
Borrowed from Welsh cist (“chest”) (see kistvaen), from Latin cista (“chest, casket”), see above.
Words that rhyme with cist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cist.
Words that sound like cist
Questions about saying cist
How do you pronounce cist?
Say SIST. The American pronunciation is /sɪst/. In British English it is /sɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cist?
Cist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIST.
Do Americans and Brits say cist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪst/ and the British form is /sɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cist?
Cist sounds the same as cyst in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.