how to pronounce sigma

/siɡ.ma/

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sigma is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of sigma in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… formation de la rue sigma ti-cats …”

meanings of sigma

noun:

Sigma (Greek letter).

sigma frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word sigma occurs in french on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.