How to pronounce sist
Say it like SIST. Sist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sist
American and British speakers say sist in essentially the same way: /sɪst/ in the US and /sɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIST.
What does sist mean?
- To stay (e.g. judicial proceedings); to delay or suspend; to stop
- to cause to take a place, as at the bar of a court; hence, to cite; to summon; to bring into court
- a stay or suspension of proceedings
Where does sist come from?
From Latin sistō (“to bring to a stand, stop”).
Words that rhyme with sist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sist.
Words that sound like sist
Questions about saying sist
How do you pronounce sist?
Say SIST. The American pronunciation is /sɪst/. In British English it is /sɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sist?
Sist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIST.
Do Americans and Brits say sist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪst/ and the British form is /sɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sist?
Sist sounds the same as cyst in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.