How to pronounce siamang
Say it like SY-uh-mang. Siamang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- uh
- mang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siamang 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of siamang
American and British speakers say siamang in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪəmæŋ/ in the US and /ˈsaɪəmæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-uh-mang.
What does siamang mean?
- A large black gibbon, Symphalangus syndactylus, from Sumatra.
Where does siamang come from?
From Malay siamang.
Questions about saying siamang
How do you pronounce siamang?
Say SY-uh-mang. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪəmæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪəmæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siamang?
Siamang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · uh · mang.
Do Americans and Brits say siamang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪəmæŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪəmæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.