How to pronounce sincere
Say it like sin-SEER. Sincere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEER).
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- sin
- SEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sincere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sincere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sin-SEER.
What does sincere mean?
- open and genuine; not deceitful“he was a good man, decent and sincere”“felt sincere regret that they were leaving”
- characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions“both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”“an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant”
Where does sincere come from?
From Middle French sincere, from Latin sincerus (“genuine”), from Proto-Indo-European *sem- (“together”) (whence English sam) + *ḱer- (“grow”) (whence Latin Ceres, the goddess of harvest, etymon of cereal).
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Words that rhyme with sincere
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Questions about saying sincere
How do you pronounce sincere?
Say sin-SEER. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈsɪr/. In British English it is /sɪnˈsɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sincere?
Sincere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEER). Broken into parts: sin · SEER.
Is sincere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɪnˈsɪə/ (sin-SEER).