How to pronounce "cis" in English
sɪs
SIS
Primary stress: SIS
Hear native speakers say cis in context across real video clips
tissue-specific expression where you just switch off different cis-regulator in different tissue so that you've got-- in multicellular organisms you can evolve different tissue and different-- in multicellular organisms you can
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “cis”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SIS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "cis" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "cis" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "cis" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "cis" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "cis is" sounds like "cis-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "cis" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“cis-regulator in different tissue so that you've got-- in multicellular organisms you can evolve different tissue and different--”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Cis fats-- I'll show you a slide in a moment-- so these have got double bonds.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“CIS um corporate identity idty system so um these are I think um very iconic um”— WIREDWatch clip
“cis isomer into the trans isomer, which is what he wanted to have for b-carotene.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Cis, I believe, comes from the Latin for together, or you could call it -but-2-ene.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“CIS I work as a human rights activist and I consider their rights as human”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “cis”
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cis-regulator in different tissue so that you've got-- in multicellular organisms you can evolve different tissue and different--
Hear it in context: “cis”
589 clipsThe English word “cis” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as sɪs (phonetic respelling: SIS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SIS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “cis” functions as a adjective, noun. SayItVid indexes 589 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cis” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, MIT OpenCourseWare, WIRED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @42:36
“tissue-specific expression where you just switch off different cis-regulator in different tissue so that you've got-- in multicellular organisms you can evolve different tissue and different-- in multicellular organisms you can”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @16:51
“of the molecule. Cis fats-- I'll show you a slide in a moment-- so these have got double bonds. I'll show you a slide in a moment--”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #3 · @1:57
“branding as um Identity Design for example in Germany they like to call it CIS um corporate identity idty system so um these are I think um very iconic um logos and marks that uh you're all very uh familiar with right uh Mobile USA”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #4 · @17:07
“and light he was able quantitatively to convert the cis isomer into the trans isomer, which is what he wanted to have for b-carotene. wanted to have for b-carotene.”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #5 · @3:50
“the same side, you could call this cis-but-2-ene. Cis, I believe, comes from the Latin for together, or you could call it -but-2-ene. could call it -but-2-ene.”
Definition & Meaning: “cis”
- Having two mutations on two genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair.
- Of the side of the Golgi apparatus nearer to the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Initialism of contact image sensor.
- Initialism of clinical information system.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Because of its tabloid-size scanbed, the Plug-n-Scan has a large footprint that makes it very stable. On the other hand, being a CIS scanner, it's light and has a very low profile and is designed so that the scanner can be stood upright on its end and still function.”
- “cis-regulator in different tissue so that you've got-- in multicellular organisms you can evolve different tissue and different--”
- “Cis fats-- I'll show you a slide in a moment-- so these have got double bonds.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “cis”
- Pronunciation:
- SIS
- Syllables:
- SIS
- Written Hyphenation:
- cis
- Primary stress:
- SIS
- IPA:
- sɪs
- Hear it in context
- cis
Words that Rhyme with “cis”
-ɪsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"cis" (⁄sɪs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "cis" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about cis
How do you pronounce “cis”?
“cis” is pronounced ⁄sɪs⁄ (SIS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “cis”?
The primary stress in “cis” is on “SIS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “cis” mean?
Having two mutations on two genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair.
How can I hear “cis” used in real sentences?
This page has 589 real-world video examples of “cis” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “cis”?
Single-syllable words like "cis" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "cis" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.