How to pronounce biggin
Say it like BIG-in. Biggin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce biggin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BIG
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biggin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biggin
American and British speakers say biggin in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪɡɪn/ in the US and /ˈbɪɡɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIG-in.
What does biggin mean?
- A coffee pot with a strainer or perforated metallic vessel for holding the ground coffee, through which boiling water is poured.
- A drinking vessel for ale or beer; possibly a tankard.
Where does biggin come from?
Said to have been from the inventor's surname.
Words that sound like biggin
Questions about saying biggin
How do you pronounce biggin?
Say BIG-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbɪɡɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biggin?
Biggin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · in.
Do Americans and Brits say biggin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪɡɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbɪɡɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as biggin?
Biggin sounds the same as begin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.