How to pronounce sigil
Say it like SIJ-il. Sigil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sigil. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIJ
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sigil
American and British speakers say sigil in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪdʒɪl/ in the US and /ˈsɪdʒɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIJ-il.
What does sigil mean?
- A seal, signature or signet.
- An occult or magical sign, image or symbol.
- A nonalphanumeric symbol affixed to an identifier (such as a variable name) to indicate a property such as type or scope.
Where does sigil come from?
Borrowed from Latin sigillum (“little sign”).
Questions about saying sigil
How do you pronounce sigil?
Say SIJ-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪdʒɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪdʒɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigil?
Sigil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIJ). Broken into parts: SIJ · il.
Do Americans and Brits say sigil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪdʒɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪdʒɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.