How to pronounce seigniory
Say it like SEE-nyuh-ree. Seigniory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- nyuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seigniory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of seigniory
American and British speakers say seigniory in essentially the same way: /ˈsinjəri/ in the US and /ˈsiːnjəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-nyuh-ree.
What does seigniory mean?
- The estate of a feudal lord.
- The power or authority of a lord; dominion.
- The lordship (authority) remaining to a grantor after the grant of an estate in fee simple.
Where does seigniory come from?
From Middle English seignurie, from Old French seignurie, from seignor + -ie.
Questions about saying seigniory
How do you pronounce seigniory?
Say SEE-nyuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinjəri/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnjəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seigniory?
Seigniory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nyuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say seigniory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsinjəri/ and the British form is /ˈsiːnjəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.