How to Pronounce Citizen

To pronounce "citizen", say CIT-iz-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪtəzən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪtəzən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɪtɪzən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “citizen”

Break "citizen" into 3 beats and lean on "CIT" — that's the stressed one.

What does citizen mean?

noun

  1. A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "citizen"?▾

To pronounce "citizen", say CIT-iz-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪtəzən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "citizen"?▾

"Citizen" has 3 syllables: cit · iz · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "citizen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "citizen" is /ˈsɪtəzən/.

What does "citizen" mean?▾

Citizen: A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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