How to Pronounce "cia"
word
ˈsiˈaɪˈeɪ
SEE-eye-AY
ˌsiː.aɪˈeɪ
see-EYE-AY
Definition
The CIA is the Central Intelligence Agency, the main organization of the United States government responsible for gathering and analyzing information about other countries and protecting U.S. security interests.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsiˈaɪˈeɪ
British English
ˌsiː.aɪˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE-eye-AY
UK
see-EYE-AY
Listen in Context
The CIA collects information about other countries.
She read a book about the CIA.
The president met with the CIA director.
I’ve always wondered what it’s like to work for the CIA.