How to pronounce sisal
Say it like SY-sul. Sisal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sisal 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sisal
American and British speakers say sisal in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪsəl/ in the US and /ˈsaɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-sul.
What does sisal mean?
- A Central American plant, Agave sisalana, cultivated for its sword-shaped leaves that yield fibers used for rope.
- The fiber of the plant.
- A sisal mat.
Where does sisal come from?
Named after Sisal, Yucatán.
Questions about saying sisal
How do you pronounce sisal?
Say SY-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪsəl/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sisal?
Sisal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say sisal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪsəl/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.