How to pronounce cittern
Say it like SIT-ern. Cittern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cittern 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.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cittern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-un.
What does cittern mean?
- A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.
Where does cittern come from?
Blend of cither + gittern.
Words that rhyme with cittern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cittern.
Questions about saying cittern
How do you pronounce cittern?
Say SIT-ern. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtərn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cittern?
Cittern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · ern.
Is cittern 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 /ˈsɪtən/ (SIT-un).