How to pronounce cites
Say it like SYTS. Cites is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cites
American and British speakers say cites in essentially the same way: /saɪts/ in the US and /saɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYTS.
What does cites mean?
- plural of cite How to pronounce cite
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cite How to pronounce cite
Words that rhyme with cites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cites.
Words that sound like cites
- sights
- site's
Questions about saying cites
How do you pronounce cites?
Say SYTS. The American pronunciation is /saɪts/. In British English it is /saɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cites?
Cites is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say cites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪts/ and the British form is /saɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cites?
Cites sounds the same as sights, site's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.