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How to pronounce sinead

sinead
/sɪˈneɪæd/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ʃɪˈniːd/.

Sinead, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce sinead?

Sinead is pronounced /sɪˈneɪæd/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ʃɪˈniːd/, is also used.

How many syllables are in sinead?

Sinead has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in sinead?

The second syllable: /sɪˈneɪæd/.

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