How to pronounce sibyl
Say it like SIB-ul. Sibyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
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- SIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sibyl 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sibyl
American and British speakers say sibyl in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈsɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-ul.
What does sibyl mean?
- A pagan female oracle or prophetess, especially the Cumaean sibyl.
Words that rhyme with sibyl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sibyl.
Questions about saying sibyl
How do you pronounce sibyl?
Say SIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sibyl?
Sibyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sibyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.