How to pronounce sinamay
Say it like see-nuh-MY. Sinamay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- see
- nuh
- MY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinamay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sinamay
American and British speakers say sinamay in essentially the same way: /sinəˈmaɪ/ in the US and /sinəˈmaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: see-nuh-MY.
What does sinamay mean?
- fabric made from banana plant fibers
Where does sinamay come from?
Borrowed from Tagalog sinamay.
Words that rhyme with sinamay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sinamay.
Questions about saying sinamay
How do you pronounce sinamay?
Say see-nuh-MY. The American pronunciation is /sinəˈmaɪ/. In British English it is /sinəˈmaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinamay?
Sinamay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: see · nuh · MY.
Do Americans and Brits say sinamay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sinəˈmaɪ/ and the British form is /sinəˈmaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.