How to pronounce sybarite
Say it like SIB-uh-ryte. Sybarite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
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- SIB
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sybarite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sybarite
American and British speakers say sybarite in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪbəˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɪbəraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-uh-ryte.
What does sybarite mean?
- A person devoted to luxury and pleasure; a hedonist.
- Synonym of sybaritic (“of or having the qualities of a sybarite; dedicated to excessive comfort and enjoyment; decadent, hedonistic, self-indulgent”).
Where does sybarite come from?
The adjective is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying sybarite
How do you pronounce sybarite?
Say SIB-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪbəˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪbəraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sybarite?
Sybarite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · uh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say sybarite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪbəˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪbəraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.