How to pronounce signa
Say it like SIG-nuh. Signa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signa 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of signa
American and British speakers say signa in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnə/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nuh.
What does signa mean?
- plural of signum How to pronounce signum
Where does signa come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin signa, nominative plural of signum.
Questions about saying signa
How do you pronounce signa?
Say SIG-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnə/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signa?
Signa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say signa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnə/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.