How to pronounce signing
Say it like SY-ning. Signing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of signing
American and British speakers say signing in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-ning.
What does signing mean?
- language expressed by visible hand gestures
Words that rhyme with signing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of signing.
Questions about saying signing
How do you pronounce signing?
Say SY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signing?
Signing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say signing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.