How to pronounce citron
Say it like SIT-run. Citron 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 citron. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIT
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citron 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.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of citron
American and British speakers say citron in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtrən/ in the US and /ˈsɪtrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-run.
What does citron mean?
- The fruit of a citron tree.
- The candied rind of the citron fruit.
- A greenish yellow color, inspired by the color of the rind of the citron fruit.
- Of a greenish yellow color.
Questions about saying citron
How do you pronounce citron?
Say SIT-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtrən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citron?
Citron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · run.
Do Americans and Brits say citron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtrən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.