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How to pronounce:
sigh
Definition:
(nou) an utterance made by exhaling audibly (nou) a sound like a person sighing
Phonetic Transcription:
saɪ
Examples:
They sigh and faint on the sofa.
The Germans sigh of relief at the weather.
The Germans heave a sigh of relief at the weather.
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Common mistakes of sigh pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sigh" with a short vowel sound, like "sih." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /saɪ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound as in "my."
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is to stress the wrong syllable, saying "sigh" as if it has two syllables. However, "sigh" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /saɪ/. Tip: Remember, there's only one stress point in "sigh."
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "sigh" with a hard "g" sound, saying "sighg." The correct pronunciation ends with a soft sound, /saɪ/, without the "g." Tip: Avoid adding extra sounds; let it end softly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "sigh" with "sci" or "sye." Each word has a distinct pronunciation. "Sigh" is /saɪ/, while "sci" is pronounced /saɪ/ in some contexts. Tip: Practice differentiating between these words by repeating them aloud.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may incorrectly pronounce "sigh" with a schwa sound at the end, saying "sih." The correct pronunciation is /saɪ/, with a clear ending. Tip: Focus on articulating the "igh" as a single long vowel sound.