How to pronounce cyma
Say it like SY-muh. Cyma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cyma
American and British speakers say cyma in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪmə/ in the US and /ˈsaɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-muh.
What does cyma mean?
- The wavelike, curved shape of a cymatium, consisting of a concave and a convex line; (loosely) the cymatium itself.
- A cyme (opening bud).
Questions about saying cyma
How do you pronounce cyma?
Say SY-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪmə/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyma?
Cyma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say cyma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪmə/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.