How to pronounce citywide
Say it like SIT-ee-wyde. Citywide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- ee
- wyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citywide 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of citywide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-ee-wyde.
What does citywide mean?
- Throughout a city.“citywide violence”
- Throughout a city.
- A combined order of a shot of distilled spirit (especially bourbon) and an order of beer
Where does citywide come from?
From city + -wide.
Questions about saying citywide
How do you pronounce citywide?
Say SIT-ee-wyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtiˌwaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtiˌwaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citywide?
Citywide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · ee · wyde.
Is citywide 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 /ˈsɪtiˌwaɪd/ (SIT-ee-wyde).