How to pronounce siris
Say it like SY-ris. Siris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- ris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siris 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.
- risKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of siris
American and British speakers say siris in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪrɪs/ in the US and /ˈsaɪrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-ris.
Other ways to say siris
Siris also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SIR-is /ˈsɪrɪs/
What does siris mean?
- Any tree of the genus Albizia.
Questions about saying siris
How do you pronounce siris?
Say SY-ris. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siris?
Siris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · ris.
Do Americans and Brits say siris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.