How to pronounce citizenry
Say it like SIT-ih-zun-ree. Citizenry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- ih
- zun
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citizenry 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of citizenry
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-ih-zun-ree.
What does citizenry mean?
- The group of all citizens; citizens taken collectively.
Where does citizenry come from?
From citizen + -ry. Displaced native Old English burgwaru.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying citizenry
How do you pronounce citizenry?
Say SIT-ih-zun-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtɪzənri/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtɪzənri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citizenry?
Citizenry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · ih · zun · ree.
Is citizenry 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 /ˈsɪtɪzənri/ (SIT-ih-zun-ree).