How to pronounce cisters
Say it like SIS-terz. Cisters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cisters. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIS
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cisters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIS-tuz.
What does cisters mean?
- plural of cister How to pronounce cister
Words that sound like cisters
- sister's
Questions about saying cisters
How do you pronounce cisters?
Say SIS-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisters?
Cisters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · terz.
Is cisters 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 /ˈsɪstəz/ (SIS-tuz).
What words sound the same as cisters?
Cisters sounds the same as sister's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.