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