How to pronounce narcissus
Say it like nar-SIS-us. Narcissus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- nar
- SIS
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcissus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- narKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of narcissus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nah-SIS-us.
What does narcissus mean?
- Any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus, having white or yellow cup- or trumpet-shaped flowers, notably the daffodil
- A beautiful young man, like the mythological Greek Narcissus
Questions about saying narcissus
How do you pronounce narcissus?
Say nar-SIS-us. The American pronunciation is /nɑrˈsɪsəs/. In British English it is /nɑːˈsɪsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcissus?
Narcissus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: nar · SIS · us.
Is narcissus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɑːˈsɪsəs/ (nah-SIS-us).