How to pronounce signifer
Say it like SIG-nih-fer. Signifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nih
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signifer 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of signifer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIG-nih-fuh.
What does signifer mean?
- Something that indicates or signifies; a sign, symbol, or codeword.
Where does signifer come from?
From Latin signifer, from signum (“sign”) + ferō (“to bear”).
Questions about saying signifer
How do you pronounce signifer?
Say SIG-nih-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnɪfər/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signifer?
Signifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nih · fer.
Is signifer 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 /ˈsɪɡnɪfə/ (SIG-nih-fuh).