How to pronounce sitzkrieg
Say it like SIT-skreeg. Sitzkrieg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- skreeg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitzkrieg 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.
- skreegKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sitzkrieg
American and British speakers say sitzkrieg in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtskriɡ/ in the US and /ˈsɪtskriɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-skreeg.
What does sitzkrieg mean?
- Warfare without any military operations or campaigns; a stalemate.
Where does sitzkrieg come from?
Borrowed from German Sitzkrieg (“sitting war”), a pun on Blitzkrieg (“lightning war”).
Questions about saying sitzkrieg
How do you pronounce sitzkrieg?
Say SIT-skreeg. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtskriɡ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtskriɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sitzkrieg?
Sitzkrieg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · skreeg.
Do Americans and Brits say sitzkrieg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtskriɡ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtskriɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.