How to pronounce syracuse

syracuse

/ˈsɪrəkjuːz/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/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.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

How do you pronounce syracuse?

Syracuse is pronounced /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in syracuse?

Syracuse has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in syracuse?

The first syllable: /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/.