How to pronounce bigwigs
Say it like BIG-wigz. Bigwigs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
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- BIG
- wigz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bigwigs 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.
- wigzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bigwigs
American and British speakers say bigwigs in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪˌɡwɪɡz/ in the US and /ˈbɪˌɡwɪɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIG-wigz.
What does bigwigs mean?
- plural of bigwig How to pronounce bigwig
Questions about saying bigwigs
How do you pronounce bigwigs?
Say BIG-wigz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪˌɡwɪɡz/. In British English it is /ˈbɪˌɡwɪɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bigwigs?
Bigwigs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · wigz.
Do Americans and Brits say bigwigs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪˌɡwɪɡz/ and the British form is /ˈbɪˌɡwɪɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.