How to pronounce cig
Say it like SIG. Cig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cig. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cig
American and British speakers say cig in essentially the same way: /sɪɡ/ in the US and /sɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG.
What does cig mean?
- Cigarette.
Where does cig come from?
Clipping of cigarette.
Words that rhyme with cig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cig.
Questions about saying cig
How do you pronounce cig?
Say SIG. The American pronunciation is /sɪɡ/. In British English it is /sɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cig?
Cig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIG.
Do Americans and Brits say cig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪɡ/ and the British form is /sɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.