How to pronounce sycamore
Say it like SIK-uh-mor. Sycamore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- uh
- mor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sycamore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay 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.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sycamore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIK-uh-maw.
What does sycamore mean?
- Any of several North American plane trees, of the genus Platanus, especially Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore), distinguished by its mottled bark which flakes off in large irregular masses.
- A large British and European species of maple, Acer pseudoplatanus, known in North America as the sycamore maple.
- A large tree bearing edible fruit, Ficus sycomorus, allied to the common fig, found in Egypt and Syria.
Where does sycamore come from?
In the 16th c. applied to the European maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), in the early 19th c.
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Questions about saying sycamore
How do you pronounce sycamore?
Say SIK-uh-mor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkəmoʊr/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkəmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sycamore?
Sycamore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · uh · mor.
Is sycamore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ (SIK-uh-maw).