How to pronounce signalling
Say it like SIG-nuh-ling. Signalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signalling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of signalling
American and British speakers say signalling in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nuh-ling.
What does signalling mean?
- present participle and gerund of signal How to pronounce signal
- The use of signals in communications, especially the sending of signals in telecommunications.
- The signals and associated equipment required for their operation.
Words that rhyme with signalling
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Words that sound like signalling
Questions about saying signalling
How do you pronounce signalling?
Say SIG-nuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signalling?
Signalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nuh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say signalling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as signalling?
Signalling sounds the same as signaling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.