How to pronounce signum
Say it like SIG-num. Signum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of signum
American and British speakers say signum in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnəm/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-num.
What does signum mean?
- A sign, mark, or symbol.
- A medieval tower bell used particularly for ringing the eight canonical hours.
- A function that extracts the sign of a real number x, yielding −1 if x is negative, +1 if x is positive, or 0 if x is zero.
Where does signum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin signum.
Questions about saying signum
How do you pronounce signum?
Say SIG-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signum?
Signum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · num.
Do Americans and Brits say signum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.