How to Pronounce "siamese"
word
/ˌsaɪəˈmiz/
sy-uh-MEEZ
/ˌsaɪ.əˈmiːz/
sy-uh-MEEZ
Definition
Relating to Siam (now Thailand), especially used for a breed of cat with a pale body and dark points or for conjoined twins (Siamese twins).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌsaɪəˈmiz/
British English
/ˌsaɪ.əˈmiːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-uh-MEEZ
UK
sy-uh-MEEZ
Listen in Context
My friend has a Siamese cat.
Siamese twins are rare.
A Siamese cat has blue eyes.
I can always recognize a Siamese by its pointed fur and loud meow.