How to pronounce siphoning
Say it like SY-fuh-ning. Siphoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- fuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siphoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of siphoning
American and British speakers say siphoning in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪfənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsaɪfənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-fuh-ning.
What does siphoning mean?
Questions about saying siphoning
How do you pronounce siphoning?
Say SY-fuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪfənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪfənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siphoning?
Siphoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · fuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say siphoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪfənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪfənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.