How to pronounce sigmoidal
Say it like sig-MOY-dul. Sigmoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOY).
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- sig
- MOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigmoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sigmoidal
American and British speakers say sigmoidal in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪɡˈmɔɪdəl/ in the US and /ˌsɪɡˈmɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sig-MOY-dul.
What does sigmoidal mean?
- sigmoid; S-shaped.
- Characterized by a sigmoid curve or function
- A sigmoidal function or curve
Where does sigmoidal come from?
From sigmoid + -al.
Words that rhyme with sigmoidal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sigmoidal.
Questions about saying sigmoidal
How do you pronounce sigmoidal?
Say sig-MOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪɡˈmɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɪɡˈmɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigmoidal?
Sigmoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOY). Broken into parts: sig · MOY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say sigmoidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪɡˈmɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˌsɪɡˈmɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.