How to pronounce sighting
Say it like SY-ting. Sighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sighting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-ting.
What does sighting mean?
- An instance of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.“There will be a small prize for the first sighting of a seal.”
- present participle and gerund of sight How to pronounce sight
Words that rhyme with sighting
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Questions about saying sighting
How do you pronounce sighting?
Say SY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sighting?
Sighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · ting.
Is sighting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ (SY-ting).