How to pronounce signatures
Say it like SIG-nuh-cherz. Signatures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nuh
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signatures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of signatures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIG-nuh-chuz.
What does signatures mean?
- plural of signature How to pronounce signature
Questions about saying signatures
How do you pronounce signatures?
Say SIG-nuh-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnətʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signatures?
Signatures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nuh · cherz.
Is signatures pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪɡnətʃəz/ (SIG-nuh-chuz).