How to pronounce cisticola
Say it like sih-STIK-uh-luh. Cisticola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIK).
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- sih
- STIK
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisticola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cisticola
American and British speakers say cisticola in essentially the same way: /sɪˈstɪkələ/ in the US and /sɪˈstɪkələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-STIK-uh-luh.
What does cisticola mean?
- One of several small passerine birds in the genus Cisticola.
Questions about saying cisticola
How do you pronounce cisticola?
Say sih-STIK-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈstɪkələ/. In British English it is /sɪˈstɪkələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisticola?
Cisticola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIK). Broken into parts: sih · STIK · uh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say cisticola the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈstɪkələ/ and the British form is /sɪˈstɪkələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.