How to pronounce sirenian
Say it like sy-REE-nee-un. Sirenian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- sy
- REE
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sirenian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sirenian
American and British speakers say sirenian in essentially the same way: /saɪˈriniən/ in the US and /saɪˈriːniən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-REE-nee-un.
What does sirenian mean?
- A marine mammal of the order Sirenia, including the manatee and dugong, characterized by large forelimbs with no hind limbs.
Where does sirenian come from?
From the scientific name, translingual Sirenia.
Questions about saying sirenian
How do you pronounce sirenian?
Say sy-REE-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈriniən/. In British English it is /saɪˈriːniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sirenian?
Sirenian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: sy · REE · nee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sirenian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪˈriniən/ and the British form is /saɪˈriːniən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.