How to pronounce sightings
Say it like SY-tingz. Sightings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪtɪŋz/SY-tingz
UK British/ˈsaɪtɪŋz/SY-tingz
- SY
- tingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sightings 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.
- tingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sightings
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-tingz.
What does sightings mean?
noun
- plural of sighting How to pronounce sighting
Questions about saying sightings
How do you pronounce sightings?
Say SY-tingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sightings?
Sightings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · tingz.
Is sightings 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 /ˈsaɪtɪŋz/ (SY-tingz).