How to pronounce cital
Say it like SY-dul. Cital has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cital pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cital
American and British speakers say cital in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈsaɪtəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-tul.
What does cital mean?
- A summons to appear, as before a judge.
- Citation; quotation.
Where does cital come from?
From cite (verb) + -al (suffix forming nouns of action).
Words that rhyme with cital
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cital.
Questions about saying cital
How do you pronounce cital?
Say SY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cital?
Cital has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say cital the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪtəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.