How to pronounce cygnet
Say it like SIG-nit. Cygnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cygnet 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.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cygnet
American and British speakers say cygnet in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nit.
What does cygnet mean?
- The young of a swan.
Words that rhyme with cygnet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cygnet.
Words that sound like cygnet
Questions about saying cygnet
How do you pronounce cygnet?
Say SIG-nit. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cygnet?
Cygnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nit.
Do Americans and Brits say cygnet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cygnet?
Cygnet sounds the same as signet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.