How to Pronounce Cite

To pronounce "cite", say CIT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /saɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/saɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cite”

"cite" has 2 syllables: cit-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sight, site — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cite mean?

verb

  1. To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
  2. To list the source(s) from which one took information, words or literary or verbal context.

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Words that rhyme with cite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

quotereferencerefernamementionadvertsummonadduce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cite"?▾

"Cite" has 2 syllables: cit · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cite" is /saɪt/.

What does "cite" mean?▾

Cite: To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.

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