Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does cire mean?
A fabric with a glazed finish.
Where does cire come from?
Back-formation from ciré (“glossy”).

How to pronounce cire

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cire”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “cire”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “cire” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.