How to pronounce citrusy
Say it like SIT-ruh-see. Citrusy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citrusy 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of citrusy
American and British speakers say citrusy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtrəsi/ in the US and /ˈsɪtrəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-ruh-see.
What does citrusy mean?
- Resembling a citrus fruit in taste or aroma.
Where does citrusy come from?
From citrus + -y.
Questions about saying citrusy
How do you pronounce citrusy?
Say SIT-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtrəsi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citrusy?
Citrusy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · ruh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say citrusy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtrəsi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtrəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.