How to pronounce civil

Say it like this: /ˈsɪv.əl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈsɪv.əl/

What does civil mean?

adjHaving to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

“She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people.”

Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.

“It was very civil of him to stop the argument.”

In a peaceful and well-ordered state.

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