How to pronounce scenery
Say it like SEE-nuh-ree. Scenery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scenery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scenery
American and British speakers say scenery in essentially the same way: /ˈsinəri/ in the US and /ˈsiːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-nuh-ree.
What does scenery mean?
- the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale“they worked all night painting the scenery”
- the appearance of a place
Where does scenery come from?
Earlier scenary, from scene + -ary, but now remodelled as scene + -ery.
Words that rhyme with scenery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scenery.
Questions about saying scenery
How do you pronounce scenery?
Say SEE-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinəri/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scenery?
Scenery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say scenery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsinəri/ and the British form is /ˈsiːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.