How to pronounce signs
Say it like SYNZ. Signs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce signs. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of signs
American and British speakers say signs in essentially the same way: /saɪnz/ in the US and /saɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYNZ.
What does signs mean?
- plural of sign How to pronounce sign“The signs beside the road warned of ice.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sign How to pronounce sign“She signs her name slowly, but clearly.”
Questions about saying signs
How do you pronounce signs?
Say SYNZ. The American pronunciation is /saɪnz/. In British English it is /saɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signs?
Signs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say signs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪnz/ and the British form is /saɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.