How to pronounce cisterns
Say it like SIS-ternz. Cisterns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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US American/ˈsɪstɚnz/SIS-ternz
UK British/ˈsɪstənz/SIS-tunz
- SIS
- ternz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisterns 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.
- ternzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cisterns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIS-tunz.
What does cisterns mean?
noun
- plural of cistern How to pronounce cistern
Questions about saying cisterns
How do you pronounce cisterns?
Say SIS-ternz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisterns?
Cisterns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · ternz.
Is cisterns 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 /ˈsɪstənz/ (SIS-tunz).