How to Pronounce "siam"
word
/saɪˈæm/, /ˈsaɪæm/
sy-AM or SY-am
/ˈsaɪæm/, /saɪˈæm/
SY-am or sy-AM
Definition
Siam is the former name of the country now known as Thailand, used until 1939, and sometimes refers to related historical periods, geography, or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
/saɪˈæm/, /ˈsaɪæm/
British English
/ˈsaɪæm/, /saɪˈæm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-AM or SY-am
UK
SY-am or sy-AM
Listen in Context
Siam was the former name of Thailand.
The Kingdom of Siam became Thailand in 1939.
Many old maps show the country as Siam.
I was surprised to learn that Thailand used to be called Siam.