How to Pronounce Siren

To pronounce "siren", say SIR-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪəɹən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsaɪəɹən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “siren”

"siren" has 2 syllables: sir-en. It rhymes with syren and tyran, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: syron — easy to mix up when writing.

What does siren mean?

noun

  1. One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.
  2. One who sings sweetly and charms.

verb

  1. To make a noise with, or as if with, a siren.

adjective

  1. Relating to or like a siren.

Synonyms

klaxoncroonerbewitchingenchantingenticingsirenic

Words that rhyme with siren

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

syrentyranmyronpyranchyronmyrenbironbyronchiron

Related words

delilahenchantresstemptresshellallureenticerluresort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "siren"?▾

"Siren" has 2 syllables: sir · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "siren"?▾

The IPA transcription of "siren" is /ˈsaɪəɹən/.

What does "siren" mean?▾

Siren: One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.

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