How to pronounce cypris
Say it like SY-pris. Cypris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- pris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cypris 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.
- prisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cypris
American and British speakers say cypris in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪprɪs/ in the US and /ˈsaɪprɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-pris.
What does cypris mean?
- cyprid
Words that sound like cypris
Questions about saying cypris
How do you pronounce cypris?
Say SY-pris. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪprɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪprɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cypris?
Cypris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · pris.
Do Americans and Brits say cypris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪprɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪprɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cypris?
Cypris sounds the same as cypress in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.