How to pronounce saithe
Say it like SAYTH. Saithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SAYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saithe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of saithe
American and British speakers say saithe in essentially the same way: /seɪð/ in the US and /seɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYTH.
What does saithe mean?
- The pollock or coalfish or coley (Pollachius virens).
Where does saithe come from?
From Old Norse seiðr; compare Norwegian sei and Swedish and Danish sej.
Words that rhyme with saithe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saithe.
Questions about saying saithe
How do you pronounce saithe?
Say SAYTH. The American pronunciation is /seɪð/. In British English it is /seɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saithe?
Saithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say saithe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪð/ and the British form is /seɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.