American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'city' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "city" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "city"

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Simple pronunciation
sih-dee
IPA transcription
/ˈsɪ.ɾi/
Word frequency
238th

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What does "city" mean?

  1. a large place where many people live and work

Examples of "city" in a sentence

  • I live in a big city with many people.
  • New York City is famous for its skyscrapers.
  • The city lights at night are beautiful.

How common is "city"?

City is the 238th most common word in English.

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