How do you pronounce "cynic"?

In American English: /ˈsɪnɪk/ (SIN-ik). In British English: /sˈɪnɪk/ (S-in). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪnɪk/ (SIN-ik). In Australian English: /sˈɪnɪk/ (S-in).

Is "cynic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪnɪk/ (SIN-ik), while in British English it's /sˈɪnɪk/ (S-in).

How to Pronounce "cynic"

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cynic

/ˈsɪnɪk/

SIN-ik

Syllable Breakdown

sɪncyn·ɪkic

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