English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Singh Pronunciation
Singh is pronounced SING, IPA /ˈsɪŋ/.
SING
US /ˈsɪŋ/
Syllables: SING (1 syllable)
proper noun: A surname and title used across South Asia, especially by Sikh men.
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Singh in a Sentence
- Mr Singh runs the chemist on the high street.
- Every Khalsa Sikh man takes Singh as a name.
- Singh is among the commonest surnames in the world.
Common Mispronunciations of Singh
Not SINJ
Singh finishes on the ng of sing, with no j and no hard g released behind it.
Not SING-huh
The h in the spelling is silent, so nothing is said after the ng.
Tip: Singh means lion in Sanskrit, and the matching name for Sikh women is Kaur.
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