How to pronounce signifying
Say it like SIG-nuh-fy-ing. Signifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signifying 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of signifying
American and British speakers say signifying in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nuh-fy-ing.
What does signifying mean?
Questions about saying signifying
How do you pronounce signifying?
Say SIG-nuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signifying?
Signifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nuh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say signifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.