How to pronounce signary
Say it like SIG-nuh-ree. Signary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signary 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of signary
American and British speakers say signary in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnəri/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nuh-ree.
What does signary mean?
- The set of characters in a writing system: alphabet, syllabary, etc.
Where does signary come from?
From sign + -ary, after syllabary.
Questions about saying signary
How do you pronounce signary?
Say SIG-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnəri/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signary?
Signary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say signary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnəri/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.