How to pronounce signific
Say it like sig-NIF-ik. Signific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- sig
- NIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of signific
American and British speakers say signific in essentially the same way: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪk/ in the US and /sɪɡˈnɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sig-NIF-ik.
What does signific mean?
- Representing meaning.
- Relating to significs.
- A signific element in a Chinese character.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with signific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of signific.
Questions about saying signific
How do you pronounce signific?
Say sig-NIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪk/. In British English it is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signific?
Signific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: sig · NIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say signific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪk/ and the British form is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.