How to pronounce signate
Say it like SIG-nayt. Signate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signate 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.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of signate
American and British speakers say signate in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡneɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nayt.
What does signate mean?
- Having definite color markings; bearing spots resembling letters.
- Designate.
Where does signate come from?
From Latin signatus.
Questions about saying signate
How do you pronounce signate?
Say SIG-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signate?
Signate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say signate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.