How to pronounce sigla
Say it like SIG-luh. Sigla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sigla
American and British speakers say sigla in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡlə/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-luh.
What does sigla mean?
- plural of siglum How to pronounce siglum
Where does sigla come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin sigla.
Questions about saying sigla
How do you pronounce sigla?
Say SIG-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡlə/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigla?
Sigla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say sigla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡlə/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.