How to pronounce Siberia
Say it like sy-BIR-ee-uh. Siberia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIR).
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- sy
- BIR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siberia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Siberia
American and British speakers say Siberia in essentially the same way: /saɪˈbɪriə/ in the US and /saɪˈbɪriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-BIR-ee-uh.
What does Siberia mean?
- The region of Russia in Asia, stretching from the Urals to the Pacific Ocean.
Where does Siberia come from?
The figurative sense in English arises in the 19th century (attested in 1841 according to the OED).
Words that rhyme with Siberia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Siberia.
Questions about saying Siberia
How do you pronounce Siberia?
Say sy-BIR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈbɪriə/. In British English it is /saɪˈbɪriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Siberia?
Siberia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIR). Broken into parts: sy · BIR · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Siberia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪˈbɪriə/ and the British form is /saɪˈbɪriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.