How to pronounce cyme
Say it like SYME. Cyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cyme
American and British speakers say cyme in essentially the same way: /saɪm/ in the US and /saɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYME.
What does cyme mean?
- A flattish or convex flower cluster, of the centrifugal or determinate type, on which each axis terminates with a flower which blooms before the flowers below it.
- A cyma.
Words that rhyme with cyme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cyme.
Questions about saying cyme
How do you pronounce cyme?
Say SYME. The American pronunciation is /saɪm/. In British English it is /saɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyme?
Cyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYME.
Do Americans and Brits say cyme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪm/ and the British form is /saɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.