How to pronounce sigillated
Say it like SIJ-ih-lay-tid. Sigillated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIJ).
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- SIJ
- ih
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigillated 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sigillated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIJ-ih-lay-tid.
What does sigillated mean?
- Decorated by means of stamps (imprints).“sigillated clay”
Where does sigillated come from?
Latin sigillatus (“adorned with little images”).
Questions about saying sigillated
How do you pronounce sigillated?
Say SIJ-ih-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪdʒɪˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪdʒɪˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigillated?
Sigillated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIJ). Broken into parts: SIJ · ih · lay · tid.
Is sigillated 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 /ˈsɪdʒɪˌleɪtɪd/ (SIJ-ih-lay-tid).