How to pronounce sigillaria
Say it like sij-uh-LER-ee-uh. Sigillaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- sij
- uh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigillaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sigillaria
American and British speakers say sigillaria in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪdʒəˈlɛriə/ in the US and /ˌsɪdʒɪˈlɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sij-ih-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does sigillaria mean?
- Any of the genus Sigillaria of fossil trees principally found in the coal formation, with seal-like leaf scars in vertical rows on the surface.
- The last two days (i.e. the sixth and seventh) of the saturnalia.
Where does sigillaria come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with sigillaria
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Questions about saying sigillaria
How do you pronounce sigillaria?
Say sij-uh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪdʒəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌsɪdʒɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigillaria?
Sigillaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: sij · uh · LER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sigillaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪdʒəˈlɛriə/ and the British form is /ˌsɪdʒɪˈlɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.