How to pronounce cynosure
Say it like SY-nuh-shoor. Cynosure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪnəʃʊr/SY-nuh-shoor
UK British/ˈsɪnəzjuə/SIN-uh-zyoo-uh
- SY
- nuh
- shoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cynosure 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of cynosure
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-uh-zyoo-uh.
What does cynosure mean?
noun
- That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star.“let faith be your cynosure to walk by”
- Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.
Questions about saying cynosure
How do you pronounce cynosure?
Say SY-nuh-shoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnəʃʊr/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnəzjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cynosure?
Cynosure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · nuh · shoor.
Is cynosure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈsɪnəzjuə/ (SIN-uh-zyoo-uh).