How to pronounce signals
Say it like SIG-nulz. Signals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signals 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.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of signals
American and British speakers say signals in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnəlz/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nulz.
What does signals mean?
- plural of signal How to pronounce signal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of signal How to pronounce signal
Questions about saying signals
How do you pronounce signals?
Say SIG-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signals?
Signals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say signals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.