How to pronounce bigotry
Say it like BIG-uh-tree. Bigotry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
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- BIG
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bigotry 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bigotry
American and British speakers say bigotry in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪɡətri/ in the US and /ˈbɪɡətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIG-uh-tree.
What does bigotry mean?
- The condition or the characteristic quality of a bigot, especially religious, anti-religious or racial intolerant prejudice; opinionatedness; fanaticism; fanatic intolerance.
- Obstinate prejudice or opinionatedness.
Where does bigotry come from?
From French bigoterie, from bigot.
Questions about saying bigotry
How do you pronounce bigotry?
Say BIG-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡətri/. In British English it is /ˈbɪɡətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bigotry?
Bigotry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say bigotry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪɡətri/ and the British form is /ˈbɪɡətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.