How to pronounce sigmatism
Say it like SIG-muh-tiz-um. Sigmatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- muh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigmatism 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sigmatism
American and British speakers say sigmatism in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-muh-tiz-um.
What does sigmatism mean?
- A lisp.
- A defective pronunciation of sibilant sounds.
Where does sigmatism come from?
From sigma + -ism. sigmat- is the stem form of sigma, as seen in sigmatic.
Words that rhyme with sigmatism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sigmatism.
Questions about saying sigmatism
How do you pronounce sigmatism?
Say SIG-muh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigmatism?
Sigmatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · muh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say sigmatism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.