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signing

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

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Common mistakes of signing pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sig-'ning" instead of the correct "ˈsaɪ.nɪŋ". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "ˈsaɪ".
Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "signing" with an "i" sound as in "sit", resulting in "sɪnɪŋ". Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ai" in "signing", which sounds like "eye" /aɪ/.
Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce the "g" in "signing" too strongly, leading to "sign-ing" as two separate syllables. Tip: Treat "signing" as a single word, with a smooth transition from "n" to "i".
Neglecting the "n" sound: Learners might drop the "n" sound, saying "sig-ing" instead of "ˈsaɪ.nɪŋ". Tip: Practice pronouncing the "n" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
Confusing with "sighing": Some may confuse "signing" with "sighing", pronouncing it as "ˈsaɪ.ɪŋ". Tip: Pay attention to the "n" in "signing" to distinguish it from "sighing", which has no "n".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "signing" in American English?

In American English, "signing" is pronounced as /ˈsaɪ.nɪŋ/. The stress is on the first syllable, "sign", which rhymes with "line".

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "signing" between British and American English?

No, the pronunciation of "signing" is the same in both British and American English, /ˈsaɪ.nɪŋ/. The stress pattern and vowel sounds remain consistent across both dialects.

What is the syllable breakdown for the word "signing"?

The word "signing" has two syllables: "sign" and "ing". It is pronounced as /ˈsaɪ.nɪŋ/, with the first syllable receiving the primary stress.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "signing"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing the "ing" ending as /ɪŋ/ instead of /ɪŋ/. Make sure to pronounce it clearly as /ˈsaɪ.nɪŋ/ to avoid confusion with words like "sighing".