How to pronounce siskin
Say it like SIS-kin. Siskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siskin 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of siskin
American and British speakers say siskin in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪskɪn/ in the US and /ˈsɪskɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-kin.
What does siskin mean?
- A small green and yellow European finch, Carduelis spinus spinus or Carduelis spinus, now Spinus spinus.
- Any of various similar birds in subfamily Carduelinae, principally in the genus Spinus.
Questions about saying siskin
How do you pronounce siskin?
Say SIS-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siskin?
Siskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say siskin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪskɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsɪskɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.