How to pronounce sicario
Say it like sih-KAR-ee-oh. Sicario has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- sih
- KAR
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sicario pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sicario
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sih-KAH-ree-oh.
What does sicario mean?
- hitman, hired killer (especially when referring to Latin American drug cartels)
Where does sicario come from?
Borrowed from Spanish sicario.
Words that rhyme with sicario
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Questions about saying sicario
How do you pronounce sicario?
Say sih-KAR-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkɑrioʊ/. In British English it is /sɪˈkɑːriəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sicario?
Sicario has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: sih · KAR · ee · oh.
Is sicario pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sɪˈkɑːriəʊ/ (sih-KAH-ree-oh).