How to pronounce signposts
Say it like SYNE-pohsts. Signposts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYNE).
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- SYNE
- pohsts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signposts 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.
- pohstsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of signposts
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SYNE-pohsts.
What does signposts mean?
- plural of signpost How to pronounce signpost
Questions about saying signposts
How do you pronounce signposts?
Say SYNE-pohsts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊsts/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnˌpəʊsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signposts?
Signposts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYNE). Broken into parts: SYNE · pohsts.
Is signposts 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 /ˈsaɪnˌpəʊsts/ (SYNE-pohsts).