How to pronounce xyster
Say it like ZIS-ter. Xyster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIS).
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- ZIS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xyster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of xyster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZIS-tuh.
What does xyster mean?
- A surgical instrument used to scrape bones.
Words that rhyme with xyster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xyster.
Questions about saying xyster
How do you pronounce xyster?
Say ZIS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xyster?
Xyster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIS). Broken into parts: ZIS · ter.
Is xyster 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 /ˈzɪstə/ (ZIS-tuh).