How to pronounce stigma
Say it like STIG-muh. Stigma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIG).
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- STIG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stigma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stigma
American and British speakers say stigma in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪɡmə/ in the US and /ˈstɪɡmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIG-muh.
What does stigma mean?
- the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
- a symbol of disgrace or infamy“And the Lord set a mark upon Cain”
- an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
Words that rhyme with stigma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stigma.
Questions about saying stigma
How do you pronounce stigma?
Say STIG-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪɡmə/. In British English it is /ˈstɪɡmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stigma?
Stigma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIG). Broken into parts: STIG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say stigma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪɡmə/ and the British form is /ˈstɪɡmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.