How to pronounce hyacinth
Say it like HY-uh-sinth. Hyacinth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- uh
- sinth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyacinth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sinthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyacinth
American and British speakers say hyacinth in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ/ in the US and /ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-uh-sinth.
What does hyacinth mean?
- Any bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and South Africa.
- A variety of zircon, ranging in color from brown, orange, reddish-brown and yellow; a jacinth.
Questions about saying hyacinth
How do you pronounce hyacinth?
Say HY-uh-sinth. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyacinth?
Hyacinth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · uh · sinth.
Do Americans and Brits say hyacinth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.