How to pronounce sissy
Say it like SIS-ee. Sissy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sissy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sissy
American and British speakers say sissy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪsi/ in the US and /ˈsɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-ee.
What does sissy mean?
- a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
- having unsuitable feminine qualities
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sissy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sissy.
Questions about saying sissy
How do you pronounce sissy?
Say SIS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sissy?
Sissy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sissy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.