How to Pronounce Sissy

To pronounce "sissy", say SISSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɪsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈsɪsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sissy”

"sissy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with prissy and pissy, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cissie, sissie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sissy mean?

noun

  1. An effeminate boy or man.
  2. A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.

adjective

  1. Effeminate.
  2. Cowardly.

Synonyms

cot-queanjanegirlsismilquetoastnancyquiche-eater

Antonyms

non-sissyunsissy

Words that rhyme with sissy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prissypissyhissycissiekissybeseemissyisseimissielissiediscibyssi

Related words

effeminatesissifiedsissyishcissyunmanlypantywaistmilquetoastemasculate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sissy"?▾

"Sissy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sissy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sissy" is /ˈsɪsi/.

What does "sissy" mean?▾

Sissy: An effeminate boy or man.

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