How to pronounce scythe
Say it like SITH. Scythe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scythe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scythe
American and British speakers say scythe in essentially the same way: /sɪθ/ in the US and /sɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SITH.
Other ways to say scythe
Scythe also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SYTH /saɪθ/
What does scythe mean?
- An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath.
- The tenth Lenormand card.
- To use a scythe.
- To cut with a scythe.
- To cut off as with a scythe; to mow.
Where does scythe come from?
The verb, which was first used in the intransitive sense, is from the noun.
Words that rhyme with scythe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scythe.
Questions about saying scythe
How do you pronounce scythe?
Say SITH. The American pronunciation is /sɪθ/. In British English it is /sɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scythe?
Scythe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SITH.
Do Americans and Brits say scythe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪθ/ and the British form is /sɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.