To pronounce "sinister", say SIN-ist-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sinister
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SIN-ist-er
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"sinister" has 3 syllables: sin-ist-er. It rhymes with minister and administer, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sinister" has 3 syllables: sin · ist · er.
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