How to pronounce seigniorage
Say it like seeg-NEE-uh-rij. Seigniorage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- seeg
- NEE
- uh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seigniorage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seegGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seigniorage
American and British speakers say seigniorage in essentially the same way: /ˌsiɡˈniərɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˌsiːɡˈniːərɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: seeg-NEE-uh-rij.
What does seigniorage mean?
- The revenue obtained directly by minting coin (difference between face value and cost of metal).
- The revenue obtained by the difference between interest earned on securities acquired in exchange for bank notes and the costs of producing and distributing those notes.
Where does seigniorage come from?
Borrowed from Middle French seigneurage, from seigneur + -age.
Questions about saying seigniorage
How do you pronounce seigniorage?
Say seeg-NEE-uh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˌsiɡˈniərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˌsiːɡˈniːərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seigniorage?
Seigniorage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: seeg · NEE · uh · rij.
Do Americans and Brits say seigniorage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsiɡˈniərɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˌsiːɡˈniːərɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.