How to pronounce Sinclair
Say it like SIN-klair. Sinclair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
- SIN
- klair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinclair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Sinclair
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sing-KLAIR.
Other ways to say Sinclair
Sinclair also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- sin-KLAIR /sɪnˈklɛr/
What does Sinclair mean?
- An unincorporated community in Grundy County, Iowa.
- An unincorporated village in Square Lake unorganised territory, Aroostook County, Maine.
- A township in Clearwater County, Minnesota.
Where does Sinclair come from?
Derived from Saint Clare, to whom the clan's churches were dedicated.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- upton sinclair
- upton beall sinclair
- clive sinclair
- sir clive marles sinclair
Questions about saying Sinclair
How do you pronounce Sinclair?
Say SIN-klair. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnklɛr/. In British English it is /sɪŋˈklɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sinclair?
Sinclair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · klair.
Is Sinclair pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /sɪŋˈklɛə/ (sing-KLAIR).