How to pronounce signifier
Say it like SIG-nih-fy-er. Signifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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US American/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɚ/SIG-nih-fy-er
UK British/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/SIG-nih-fy
- SIG
- nih
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signifier 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.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of signifier
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIG-nih-fy.
What does signifier mean?
noun
- Something or someone that signifies, makes something more significant or important.
- A card representing a querent, question, or situation.
- A sign, such as a written or spoken word, which refers to some concept, object or person, the signified.
Where does signifier come from?
From signify + -er.
Questions about saying signifier
How do you pronounce signifier?
Say SIG-nih-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signifier?
Signifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nih · fy · er.
Is signifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ (SIG-nih-fy).