How to pronounce siphons
Say it like SY-funz. Siphons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- funz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siphons 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.
- funzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of siphons
American and British speakers say siphons in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪfənz/ in the US and /ˈsaɪfənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-funz.
What does siphons mean?
- plural of siphon How to pronounce siphon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of siphon How to pronounce siphon
Questions about saying siphons
How do you pronounce siphons?
Say SY-funz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪfənz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪfənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siphons?
Siphons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · funz.
Do Americans and Brits say siphons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪfənz/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪfənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.