How to pronounce chiggers
Say it like CHIG-erz. Chiggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIG).
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US American/ˈtʃɪɡɚz/CHIG-erz
UK British/ˈtʃɪɡəz/CHIG-uz
- CHIG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiggers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chiggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHIG-uz.
What does chiggers mean?
noun
- plural of chigger How to pronounce chigger
Questions about saying chiggers
How do you pronounce chiggers?
Say CHIG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiggers?
Chiggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIG). Broken into parts: CHIG · erz.
Is chiggers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɪɡəz/ (CHIG-uz).