Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sign-on

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.07 in modern English

Syllables
sign-on
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The username and password for logging in to a computer account.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An attempt to log in.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An instance of signing on to something.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A person who signs on to something.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A verbal script that is repeated at the start of every instance of something, as a form of greeting and identification.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A signing bonus.

Countable; Uncountable

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Questions

What does sign-on mean?
The username and password for logging in to a computer account.
Where does sign-on come from?
Deverbal from sign on.

How to pronounce sign-on

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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “sign-on” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.