How to pronounce Sybil
Say it like SIB-il. Sybil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Sybil. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIB
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sybil 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.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Sybil
American and British speakers say Sybil in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪbɪl/ in the US and /ˈsɪbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-il.
What does Sybil mean?
- Prophetess; hag.
Questions about saying Sybil
How do you pronounce Sybil?
Say SIB-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sybil?
Sybil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · il.
Do Americans and Brits say Sybil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.