How to Pronounce "sissies"
word
ˈsɪsi
SIS-eez
sˈɪsɪz
SIS-iz
Definition
An informal and often negative word for people, especially boys or men, who are seen as weak, afraid, or not tough. It is typically used to insult or tease someone for being too gentle or scared.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪsi
British English
sˈɪsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIS-eez
UK
SIS-iz
Listen in Context
They called us sissies for not climbing the tree.
Don't be sissies, it's just a little rain.
The coach said he didn't want any sissies on the team.
People used to call me and my brother sissies, but we just ignored them.