How to pronounce sibilancy
Say it like SIB-ih-lun-see. Sibilancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
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- SIB
- ih
- lun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sibilancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sibilancy
American and British speakers say sibilancy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪbɪlənsi/ in the US and /ˈsɪbɪlənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-ih-lun-see.
What does sibilancy mean?
- The property or state of being sibilant.
Where does sibilancy come from?
From sibilant + -ancy.
Questions about saying sibilancy
How do you pronounce sibilancy?
Say SIB-ih-lun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪbɪlənsi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪbɪlənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sibilancy?
Sibilancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · ih · lun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say sibilancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪbɪlənsi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪbɪlənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.