How to pronounce scintilla
Say it like sin-TIL-uh. Scintilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- sin
- TIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scintilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scintilla
American and British speakers say scintilla in essentially the same way: /sɪnˈtɪlə/ in the US and /sɪnˈtɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-TIL-uh.
What does scintilla mean?
- A small spark or flash.
- A small or trace amount.“a scintilla of hope”
Where does scintilla come from?
Existing in English since the 17th century; borrowed from Latin scintilla (“spark”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with scintilla
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Questions about saying scintilla
How do you pronounce scintilla?
Say sin-TIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈtɪlə/. In British English it is /sɪnˈtɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scintilla?
Scintilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: sin · TIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say scintilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪnˈtɪlə/ and the British form is /sɪnˈtɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.