How to pronounce sievish
Say it like SIV-ish. Sievish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sievish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIV
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sievish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sievish
American and British speakers say sievish in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪvɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsɪvɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIV-ish.
What does sievish mean?
- Like a sieve: unretentive.
Where does sievish come from?
Formed as sieve + -ish.
Questions about saying sievish
How do you pronounce sievish?
Say SIV-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪvɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪvɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sievish?
Sievish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV). Broken into parts: SIV · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say sievish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪvɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪvɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.