How to pronounce sis
Say it like SIS. Sis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sis
American and British speakers say sis in essentially the same way: /sɪs/ in the US and /sɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS.
What does sis mean?
- a female person who has the same parents as another person“my sister married a musician”
Words that rhyme with sis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sis.
Questions about saying sis
How do you pronounce sis?
Say SIS. The American pronunciation is /sɪs/. In British English it is /sɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sis?
Sis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIS.
Do Americans and Brits say sis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪs/ and the British form is /sɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.