How to pronounce sitcom
Say it like SIT-kom. Sitcom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- kom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitcom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sitcom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SIT-kom.
What does sitcom mean?
- a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life
- a humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life
Where does sitcom come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of situation comedy.
Questions about saying sitcom
How do you pronounce sitcom?
Say SIT-kom. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtˌkɑm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtˌkɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sitcom?
Sitcom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · kom.
Is sitcom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɪtˌkɒm/ (SIT-kom).