How to pronounce insignia
Say it like in-SIG-nee-uh. Insignia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIG).
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- in
- SIG
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insignia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insignia
American and British speakers say insignia in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪɡˌniə/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIG-nee-uh.
What does insignia mean?
- A patch or other object that indicates a person's official or military rank, or membership in a group or organization.
- A symbol or token of personal power, status, or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction.
- A mark or token by which anything is known.
- plural of insignium
- plural of insigne
Where does insignia come from?
From Latin īnsīgnia, nominative plural of īnsīgne (“emblem, token, symbol”).
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Questions about saying insignia
How do you pronounce insignia?
Say in-SIG-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪɡˌniə/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insignia?
Insignia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIG). Broken into parts: in · SIG · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say insignia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪɡˌniə/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.