How to Pronounce Signature

"Signature" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnətʃɝ/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɪɡnətʃɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɪɡnɪtʃɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “signature

"signature" has 3 syllables: signature.

What does signature mean?

noun

  1. A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.
  2. An act of signing one's name; an act of producing a signature.

adjective

  1. Distinctive, characteristic, indicative of identity.

verb

  1. To sign with one's signature, to write one's signature on.

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How do you pronounce "signature"?

"Signature" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnətʃɝ/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "signature"?

"Signature" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "signature"?

The IPA transcription of "signature" is /ˈsɪɡnətʃɝ/.

What does "signature" mean?

Signature: A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

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