How to pronounce societies
Say it like suh-SY-uh-teez. Societies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- suh
- SY
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Societies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of societies
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-SY-uh-teez.
What does societies mean?
- plural of society How to pronounce society
Words that sound like societies
- society's
Questions about saying societies
How do you pronounce societies?
Say suh-SY-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /səˈsaɪətiz/. In British English it is /səˈsaɪətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in societies?
Societies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: suh · SY · uh · teez.
Is societies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səˈsaɪətiz/ (suh-SY-uh-teez).
What words sound the same as societies?
Societies sounds the same as society's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.