How to pronounce syzygium
Say it like sih-ZIG-ee-um. Syzygium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIG).
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- sih
- ZIG
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syzygium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZIGSay 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syzygium
American and British speakers say syzygium in essentially the same way: /sɪˈzɪɡiəm/ in the US and /sɪˈzɪdʒiːəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-ZIJ-ee-um.
What does syzygium mean?
- Any myrtaceous plant of the genus Syzygium.
Questions about saying syzygium
How do you pronounce syzygium?
Say sih-ZIG-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈzɪɡiəm/. In British English it is /sɪˈzɪdʒiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syzygium?
Syzygium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIG). Broken into parts: sih · ZIG · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say syzygium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈzɪɡiəm/ and the British form is /sɪˈzɪdʒiːəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.