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sign
Definition:
(nou) a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) (nou) a public display of a message (nou) any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (nou) structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted (nou) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided (nou) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease (nou) having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) (nou) an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come (nou) a gesture that is part of a sign language (nou) a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified--de Saussure (nou) a character indicating a relation between quantities
Phonetic Transcription:
saɪn
Examples:
No sign of ellipse, no sign of aphelion, no sign of perihelion.
This is not a sign of weakness.
The most obvious sign is the letters on the overhead road sign.
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Common mistakes of sign pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sign" with a long "i" sound, like "sine" /saɪn/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "sign" has a silent "g," pronounced as /saɪn/.
- Ignoring the silent letter: Many people mistakenly pronounce the "g" in "sign" as in "go." The correct pronunciation is /saɪn/ for both US and UK. Tip: Focus on the "s" and "i" sounds, omitting the "g."
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may stress the "s" too much, making it sound like "sine" with extra emphasis. The stress should be on the single syllable /saɪn/. Tip: Practice saying "sign" in a smooth, flowing manner.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners often add an extra vowel sound at the end, saying "signa." The correct pronunciation is just /saɪn/. Tip: Keep the ending crisp and clear without additional sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix up "sign" with "sine" or "sang," which can lead to miscommunication. "Sign" is distinctly pronounced /saɪn/. Tip: Use context clues to differentiate these words when speaking.