How to pronounce signor
Say it like SEE-nyor. Signor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- nyor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of signor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-nyaw.
What does signor mean?
- Alternative form of signore, a courtesy title used towards an Italian man.
Where does signor come from?
Borrowed from Italian signor, apocopic form of signore.
Questions about saying signor
How do you pronounce signor?
Say SEE-nyor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinjɔr/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnjɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signor?
Signor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nyor.
Is signor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsiːnjɔː/ (SEE-nyaw).