How to pronounce civils
Say it like SIV-ulz. Civils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV).
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- SIV
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Civils 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of civils
American and British speakers say civils in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪvəlz/ in the US and /ˈsɪvəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIV-ulz.
What does civils mean?
- civil engineering
Questions about saying civils
How do you pronounce civils?
Say SIV-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in civils?
Civils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV). Broken into parts: SIV · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say civils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪvəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.