How to pronounce siglum
Say it like SIG-lum. Siglum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siglum 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.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of siglum
American and British speakers say siglum in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡləm/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-lum.
What does siglum mean?
- A letter or other symbol that stands for a name or word; specifically, one used in a modern literary work to refer to an early version of a text.
- A thing which represents something else; a sign, a symbol.
Where does siglum come from?
The plural form sigla is a learned borrowing from Late Latin sigla.
Questions about saying siglum
How do you pronounce siglum?
Say SIG-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡləm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siglum?
Siglum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say siglum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡləm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.