How to Pronounce Sigh

To pronounce "sigh", say SIGH — one syllable, IPA /saɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/saɪ/

IPA

"sigh" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sai, cy, psi, sy — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
Figuratively, a manifestation of grief; a lament.

verb

To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.
“He sighed over the lost opportunity.”
To lament; to grieve.

interjection

An expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.
“Sigh, I'm so bored at work today.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "sigh"?▾

"Sigh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sigh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sigh" is /saɪ/.

What does "sigh" mean?▾

Sigh: A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

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