How to pronounce scimitar
Say it like SIM-ih-ter. Scimitar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scimitar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scimitar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIM-ih-tuh.
What does scimitar mean?
- A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.
- A long-handled billhook.
- To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.
Where does scimitar come from?
First attested in 1548.
Questions about saying scimitar
How do you pronounce scimitar?
Say SIM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scimitar?
Scimitar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · ih · ter.
Is scimitar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪmɪtə/ (SIM-ih-tuh).