How to pronounce cyborgs
Say it like SY-borgz. Cyborgs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪbɔrɡz/SY-borgz
UK British/ˈsaɪbɔːɡz/SY-bawgz
- SY
- borgz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyborgs 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.
- borgzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cyborgs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-bawgz.
What does cyborgs mean?
noun
- plural of cyborg How to pronounce cyborg
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cyborg How to pronounce cyborg
Questions about saying cyborgs
How do you pronounce cyborgs?
Say SY-borgz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪbɔrɡz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪbɔːɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyborgs?
Cyborgs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · borgz.
Is cyborgs 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 /ˈsaɪbɔːɡz/ (SY-bawgz).