How to pronounce sigmoid
Say it like SIG-moyd. Sigmoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- moyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigmoid 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.
- moydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of sigmoid
American and British speakers say sigmoid in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-moyd.
What does sigmoid mean?
- Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
- Exhibiting logistic growth; having a graph that accelerates until it reaches a carrying capacity.
- Relating to the sigmoid colon.
Questions about saying sigmoid
How do you pronounce sigmoid?
Say SIG-moyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigmoid?
Sigmoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · moyd.
Do Americans and Brits say sigmoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.