How to pronounce sitcoms
Say it like SIT-komz. Sitcoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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US American/ˈsɪtkɑmz/SIT-komz
UK British/ˈsɪtkɒmz/SIT-komz
- SIT
- komz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitcoms 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.
- komzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sitcoms
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SIT-komz.
What does sitcoms mean?
noun
- plural of sitcom How to pronounce sitcom
Questions about saying sitcoms
How do you pronounce sitcoms?
Say SIT-komz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtkɑmz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtkɒmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sitcoms?
Sitcoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · komz.
Is sitcoms 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 /ˈsɪtkɒmz/ (SIT-komz).