How to pronounce Syracuse
Say it like SIR-uh-kyooz. Syracuse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- uh
- kyooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syracuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIRSay 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.
- kyoozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Syracuse
American and British speakers say Syracuse in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪrəˌkjuz/ in the US and /ˈsɪrəˌkjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-uh-kyooz.
What does Syracuse mean?
- A former province of Sicily, Italy; abolished in 2015 and replaced by an equivalent administrative entity.
- A city and port, the capital of the province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
Questions about saying Syracuse
How do you pronounce Syracuse?
Say SIR-uh-kyooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪrəˌkjuz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪrəˌkjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Syracuse?
Syracuse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · uh · kyooz.
Do Americans and Brits say Syracuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪrəˌkjuz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪrəˌkjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.