How to pronounce cyprus
cyprus
/ˈsaɪprəs/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Cyprus, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
More words with the /r/ sound
- qatar/kʌˈtɑːr/
- jorge/ˈhɔːrheɪ/
- curacao/ˈkjʊrəsaʊ/
- genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/
- versailles/verˈsaɪ/
- khmer/kmer/
- uranus/ˈjuːrənəs/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- kyrgyzstan/ˈkɪrgɪstæn/
- route/ruːt/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce cyprus?
Cyprus is pronounced /ˈsaɪprəs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in cyprus?
Cyprus has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in cyprus?
The first syllable: /ˈsaɪprəs/.