How to Pronounce Sigma

To pronounce "sigma", say SIGM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪɡmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

sigma

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsɪɡmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sigma”

"sigma" has 2 syllables: sigm-a. It rhymes with stigma and enigma, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sygma — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sigma mean?

noun

  1. The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient.
  2. The symbol Σ, used to indicate summation of a set or series.

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Words that rhyme with sigma

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stigmaenigmasygma

Related words

essfirealdrichadditionsumsummationtotalaggregate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sigma"?▾

"Sigma" has 2 syllables: sigm · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "sigma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sigma" is /ˈsɪɡmə/.

What does "sigma" mean?▾

Sigma: The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient.

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