How to pronounce cistus
Say it like SIS-tus. Cistus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cistus 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cistus
American and British speakers say cistus in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪstəs/ in the US and /ˈsɪstəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-tus.
What does cistus mean?
- A rockrose; a plant of the genus Cistus.
Where does cistus come from?
Borrowed from translingual Cistus.
Questions about saying cistus
How do you pronounce cistus?
Say SIS-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cistus?
Cistus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say cistus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪstəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɪstəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.