How to pronounce signed
Say it like SYND. Signed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of signed
American and British speakers say signed in essentially the same way: /saɪnd/ in the US and /saɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYND.
What does signed mean?
- having a handwritten signature“a signed letter”
- used of the language of the deaf
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with signed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of signed.
Questions about saying signed
How do you pronounce signed?
Say SYND. The American pronunciation is /saɪnd/. In British English it is /saɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signed?
Signed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYND.
Do Americans and Brits say signed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪnd/ and the British form is /saɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.