How to pronounce sirloin
Say it like SUR-loyn. Sirloin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- loyn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sirloin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- loynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of sirloin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-loyn.
What does sirloin mean?
- A cut of beef from the lower part of the back, where the last ribs are (called rump in UK English).
- A cut of beef from the middle of the back (corresponding to short loin and partly rib in US English).
Where does sirloin come from?
From Middle English surloine, from Old French surlonge, from sur la longe (literally “above the loin”).
Questions about saying sirloin
How do you pronounce sirloin?
Say SUR-loyn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝlɔɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːlɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sirloin?
Sirloin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · loyn.
Is sirloin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːlɔɪn/ (SUR-loyn).