How to pronounce sisterhood
Say it like SIS-ter-huud. Sisterhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- ter
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sisterhood 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of sisterhood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIS-tuh-hud.
What does sisterhood mean?
- The state, or kinship of being sisters.
- The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.
- A religious society of women.
Where does sisterhood come from?
From Middle English susterhede; equivalent to sister + -hood (with a modification in the suffix).
Questions about saying sisterhood
How do you pronounce sisterhood?
Say SIS-ter-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstɚˌhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstəhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sisterhood?
Sisterhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · ter · huud.
Is sisterhood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪstəhʊd/ (SIS-tuh-hud).