How to pronounce sciences
Say it like SY-un-suz. Sciences has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- un
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sciences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sciences
American and British speakers say sciences in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪənsəz/ in the US and /ˈsaɪənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-un-siz.
What does sciences mean?
- plural of science How to pronounce science
- All the fields of science, collectively.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of science How to pronounce science
Questions about saying sciences
How do you pronounce sciences?
Say SY-un-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪənsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sciences?
Sciences has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · un · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say sciences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪənsəz/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.