How to pronounce signet
Say it like SIG-nit. Signet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signet 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.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of signet
American and British speakers say signet in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nit.
What does signet mean?
- a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
Questions about saying signet
How do you pronounce signet?
Say SIG-nit. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signet?
Signet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nit.
Do Americans and Brits say signet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.