How to pronounce sycomore
Say it like SIK-uh-mor. Sycomore 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
Sycomore 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 "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sycomore
- 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 sycomore mean?
- A type of fig, Ficus sycomorus, native to the Middle East; the sycamore tree of the Bible.
Where does sycomore come from?
Obsolete spelling of sycamore that hearkens closer to the word's Greek roots.
Words that sound like sycomore
Questions about saying sycomore
How do you pronounce sycomore?
Say SIK-uh-mor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkəmɔr/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkəmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sycomore?
Sycomore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · uh · mor.
Is sycomore 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).
What words sound the same as sycomore?
Sycomore sounds the same as sycamore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.