How to pronounce sysop
Say it like SIS-op. Sysop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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US American/ˈsɪˌsɑp/SIS-op
UK British/ˈsɪˌsɒp/SIS-op
- SIS
- op
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sysop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sysop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SIS-op.
What does sysop mean?
noun
- An administrator on a wiki.
- To work as a sysop.
- To grant someone sysop privileges.
Where does sysop come from?
Blend of system + operator.
Questions about saying sysop
How do you pronounce sysop?
Say SIS-op. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪˌsɑp/. In British English it is /ˈsɪˌsɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sysop?
Sysop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · op.
Is sysop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɪˌsɒp/ (SIS-op).