How to pronounce signification
Say it like sig-nih-fih-KAY-shun. Signification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- sig
- nih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of signification
American and British speakers say signification in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sig-nih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does signification mean?
- The act of signifying, or something that is signified; significance.
- Evidence for the existence of something.
- A meaning of a word.
Where does signification come from?
From Old French significacion, from Latin significātiō.
Words that rhyme with signification
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Questions about saying signification
How do you pronounce signification?
Say sig-nih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signification?
Signification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: sig · nih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say signification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.