How to pronounce siamese
Say it like sy-uh-MEEZ. Siamese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEEZ).
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- sy
- uh
- MEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siamese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of siamese
American and British speakers say siamese in essentially the same way: /ˌsaɪəˈmiz/ in the US and /ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-uh-MEEZ.
What does siamese mean?
- a branch of the Tai languages
- a native or inhabitant of Thailand
- an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building
- of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people“Siamese kings”“different Thai tribes live in the north”
- of or relating to the languages of the Thai people“Thai tones”
- of or relating to Thailand“the Thai border with Laos”
Words that rhyme with siamese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of siamese.
Questions about saying siamese
How do you pronounce siamese?
Say sy-uh-MEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪəˈmiz/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siamese?
Siamese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEEZ). Broken into parts: sy · uh · MEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say siamese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsaɪəˈmiz/ and the British form is /ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.