How to Pronounce “civilian”
word
/səˈvɪɫjən/
suh-VI-lyuhn
/sɪvˈɪliən/
si-VI-lee-uhn
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈvɪɫjən/
British English
/sɪvˈɪliən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-VI-lyuhn
UK
si-VI-lee-uhn
Listen in Context
He felt strange wearing civilian clothes after months in uniform.
The report focused on the impact of the attack on civilians.
The soldier helped a civilian cross the street.
She works with both military staff and civilians.