How to pronounce civet
Say it like SIV-ut. Civet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV).
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- SIV
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Civet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of civet
American and British speakers say civet in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪvət/ in the US and /ˈsɪvɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIV-it.
What does civet mean?
- Any of the small carnivorous catlike mammals encompassing certain species from the families Viverridae, Eupleridae, and Nandiniidae, native to tropical Africa and Asia.
- The musky perfume produced by the animal; civetone.
- A spotted skunk.
Words that rhyme with civet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of civet.
Questions about saying civet
How do you pronounce civet?
Say SIV-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪvət/. In British English it is /ˈsɪvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in civet?
Civet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV). Broken into parts: SIV · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say civet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪvət/ and the British form is /ˈsɪvɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.