How to pronounce hyacinths
Say it like HY-uh-sinths. Hyacinths has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- uh
- sinths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyacinths 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.
- sinthsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyacinths
American and British speakers say hyacinths in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/ in the US and /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-uh-sinths.
What does hyacinths mean?
- plural of hyacinth How to pronounce hyacinth
Questions about saying hyacinths
How do you pronounce hyacinths?
Say HY-uh-sinths. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyacinths?
Hyacinths has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · uh · sinths.
Do Americans and Brits say hyacinths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.