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How to Pronounce Cillian/3-syl/
/ˈkɪl.iː.ən/
Irish name from Old Irish *Cillín*, possibly meaning "church" or "associated with the church".
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KIL
- li - an
ˈkɪl.iː.ən — correct
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How do you pronounce Cillian?
Cillian is pronounced /ˈkɪl.iː.ən/ — "KIL-li-an" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Cillian?
Cillian has 3 syllables: KIL-li-an. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Cillian?
The first syllable — "KIL" — carries primary stress: /ˈkɪl.iː.ən/.
Where does the word Cillian come from?
Cillian is a Irish loanword — Irish name from Old Irish *Cillín*, possibly meaning "church" or "associated with the church"..
Is Cillian pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Cillian is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Cillian?
Break the word into 3 syllables and exaggerate each: KIL—LI—AN. Stress the first syllable loudly.