How to pronounce sig
Say it like SIG. Sig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sig 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 sig
American and British speakers say sig in essentially the same way: /sɪɡ/ in the US and /sɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG.
What does sig mean?
- To good-naturedly make fun of someone; to signify.
- Sigma (in the names of Greek-letter organizations).“Sig Chi; Kappa Sig; Sig Nu”
Where does sig come from?
Clipping of signify (“to boast, brag, insult”).
Words that rhyme with sig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sig.
Questions about saying sig
How do you pronounce sig?
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 sig?
Sig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIG.
Do Americans and Brits say sig 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.