How to pronounce Syrian
Say it like SIR-ee-un. Syrian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syrian 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Syrian
American and British speakers say Syrian in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪriən/ in the US and /ˈsɪriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-ee-un.
What does Syrian mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture“the Syrian government”
- a native or inhabitant of Syria
Words that rhyme with Syrian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Syrian.
Questions about saying Syrian
How do you pronounce Syrian?
Say SIR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪriən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Syrian?
Syrian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Syrian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪriən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.