How to pronounce cite
Say it like SYTE. Cite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cite
American and British speakers say cite in essentially the same way: /saɪt/ in the US and /saɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYTE.
What does cite mean?
- make reference to“His name was mentioned in connection with the invention”
- commend“he was cited for his outstanding achievements”
- refer to“he referenced his colleagues' work”
- a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage“the student's essay failed to list several important citations”“the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book”
Where does cite come from?
From Old French citer, from Latin citare (“to cause to move, excite, summon”), frequentative of ciēre (“to rouse, excite, call”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cite
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Words that sound like cite
Questions about saying cite
How do you pronounce cite?
Say SYTE. The American pronunciation is /saɪt/. In British English it is /saɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cite?
Cite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say cite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪt/ and the British form is /saɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cite?
Cite sounds the same as sight, site in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.