How to pronounce cities
Say it like SIT-eez. Cities has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cities. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIT
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-eez.
What does cities mean?
- plural of city How to pronounce city
- plural of citie
Words that sound like cities
- city's
Questions about saying cities
How do you pronounce cities?
Say SIT-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cities?
Cities has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · eez.
Is cities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɪtiz/ (SIT-eez).
What words sound the same as cities?
Cities sounds the same as city's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.