How to pronounce cither
Say it like SITH-er. Cither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SITH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɪθɚ/SITH-er
UK British/ˈsɪθə/SITH-uh
- SITH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SITH-uh.
What does cither mean?
noun
- Alternative form of cittern.
Questions about saying cither
How do you pronounce cither?
Say SITH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪθɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cither?
Cither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SITH). Broken into parts: SITH · er.
Is cither pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪθə/ (SITH-uh).