How to pronounce sanies
Say it like SAY-nee-eez. Sanies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- nee
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sanies
American and British speakers say sanies in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪniiz/ in the US and /ˈseɪniiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-nee-eez.
What does sanies mean?
- a thin mixture of pus and blood serum discharged from a wound; ichor
Where does sanies come from?
Borrowed from Latin sanies.
Questions about saying sanies
How do you pronounce sanies?
Say SAY-nee-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪniiz/. In British English it is /ˈseɪniiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanies?
Sanies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · nee · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say sanies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪniiz/ and the British form is /ˈseɪniiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.