How to Pronounce "sister"
word
/ˈsɪstɝ/
SIS-ter
/sˈɪstɐ/
SIS-tuh
Definition
A sister is a female sibling; the girl or woman who has the same parents as you. Sometimes it can also mean a close female friend or a member of a group with a shared identity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɪstɝ/
British English
/sˈɪstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIS-ter
UK
SIS-tuh
Listen in Context
My sister is younger than me.
Do you have a sister?
My sister likes to play tennis.
She is like a sister to me, even though we're not related.