How to pronounce signpost
Say it like SYNE-pohst. Signpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYNE).
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- SYNE
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signpost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of signpost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SYNE-pohst.
What does signpost mean?
- A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
- A word or phrase within a clue that serves as an indicator, rather than being fodder.
- To install signposts on.“The route wasn't signposted, and we got lost on the way.”
- To direct (somebody) to services, resources, etc.
- To signal (something) intentionally, as if with a signpost.
Where does signpost come from?
From sign + post.
Questions about saying signpost
How do you pronounce signpost?
Say SYNE-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signpost?
Signpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYNE). Broken into parts: SYNE · pohst.
Is signpost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst/ (SYNE-pohst).