How to pronounce "citra" in English
ˈsɪ.trə
SIH·trə
Primary stress: SIH
Hear native speakers say citra in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “citra”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SIH
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
trə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("SIH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "citra" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Dan melihat ke belakang, aku menyadari itu adalah pertama kalinya aku berjuang tidak hanya dengan citra tubuh dan dismorfia tubuh dan juga gangguan makan,”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“or Citra all these used to just have numbers and it's quite fascinating.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Citra hops qualify. Amarillo, which isn't quite brand new, but it's recent.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“And they want to try to find the next new Citra or Mosaic, which are all cool, hip, and happening hops, if you”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“But it takes 10 of us just to be big enough to go and that way when we select Citra hops we can sniff them and smell them and look at them”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “citra”
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Dan melihat ke belakang, aku menyadari itu adalah pertama kalinya aku berjuang tidak hanya dengan citra tubuh dan dismorfia tubuh dan juga gangguan makan,
Hear it in context: “citra”
5 clipsThe English word “citra” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈsɪ.trə (phonetic respelling: SIH-trə). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (SIH · trə), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (SIH). Grammatically, “citra” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “citra” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:53
“Aku mengalami kenaikan kira kira 30 kg dalam waktu satu tahun. Dan melihat ke belakang, aku menyadari itu adalah pertama kalinya aku berjuang tidak hanya dengan citra tubuh dan dismorfia tubuh dan juga gangguan makan, tidak hanya dengan citra tubuh dan dismorfia tubuh dan juga gangguan makan,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @30:33
“become a commercial hop like Simcoe or Mosaic or Citra all these used to just have numbers and it's quite fascinating. and it's quite fascinating.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @54:52
“think a lot of people's imagination. Citra hops qualify. Amarillo, which isn't quite brand new, but it's recent. Amarillo, which isn't quite brand new, but it's recent.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @26:01
“at their facility. And they want to try to find the next new Citra or Mosaic, which are all cool, hip, and happening hops, if you are all cool, hip, and happening hops, if you”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @33:55
“teaming up to go up as if we were one company. But it takes 10 of us just to be big enough to go and that way when we select Citra hops we can sniff them and smell them and look at them and that way when we select Citra”
Definition & Meaning: “citra”
- Citra is a popular proprietary variety of dual-use hop widely used in American craft brewing for its distinctive citrus and tropical fruit aroma.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The brewer added fresh Citra hops to give the IPA a vibrant grapefruit flavor.”
- “Dan melihat ke belakang, aku menyadari itu adalah pertama kalinya aku berjuang tidak hanya dengan citra tubuh dan dismorfia tubuh dan juga gangguan makan,”
- “or Citra all these used to just have numbers and it's quite fascinating.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “citra”
- Pronunciation:
- SIH-trə
- Syllables:
- SIH · trə
- Written Hyphenation:
- cit · ra
- Primary stress:
- SIH
- IPA:
- ˈsɪ.trə
- Hear it in context
- citra
Words that Rhyme with “citra”
-ɪtrəWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"citra" (⁄ˈsɪ.trə⁄) 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, "citra" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about citra
How do you pronounce “citra”?
“citra” is pronounced ⁄ˈsɪ.trə⁄ (SIH-trə). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “citra”?
“citra” has 2 syllables: SIH · trə.
Where is the stress in “citra”?
The primary stress in “citra” is on “SIH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “citra” mean?
Citra is a popular proprietary variety of dual-use hop widely used in American craft brewing for its distinctive citrus and tropical fruit aroma.
How can I hear “citra” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “citra”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).