How to pronounce sissify
Say it like SIS-uh-fy. Sissify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sissify 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sissify
American and British speakers say sissify in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪsəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈsɪsəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-uh-fy.
What does sissify mean?
- To make sissy; to emasculate.
Where does sissify come from?
From sissy + -fy.
Questions about saying sissify
How do you pronounce sissify?
Say SIS-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪsəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪsəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sissify?
Sissify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say sissify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪsəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪsəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.