How to pronounce sciamachy
Say it like sy-AM-uh-kee. Sciamachy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM).
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- sy
- AM
- uh
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sciamachy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sciamachy
American and British speakers say sciamachy in essentially the same way: /saɪˈæməki/ in the US and /saɪˈæməki/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-AM-uh-kee.
What does sciamachy mean?
- shadow-boxing; fighting that is futile or make-believe
Questions about saying sciamachy
How do you pronounce sciamachy?
Say sy-AM-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈæməki/. In British English it is /saɪˈæməki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sciamachy?
Sciamachy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM). Broken into parts: sy · AM · uh · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say sciamachy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪˈæməki/ and the British form is /saɪˈæməki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.