How to pronounce cyborg
Say it like SY-borg. Cyborg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsaɪbɔrɡ/SY-borg
UK British/ˈsaɪbɔːɡ/SY-bawg
- SY
- borg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyborg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- borgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cyborg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-bawg.
What does cyborg mean?
noun
- A being which is part machine and part organic.
- A human, animal or other being with electronic or bionic prostheses.
- To convert (something) into a cyborg.
Where does cyborg come from?
Blend of cybernetic + organism.
Questions about saying cyborg
How do you pronounce cyborg?
Say SY-borg. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪbɔrɡ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪbɔːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyborg?
Cyborg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · borg.
Is cyborg 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 /ˈsaɪbɔːɡ/ (SY-bawg).