How to pronounce ciggy
Say it like SIG-ee. Ciggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ciggy
American and British speakers say ciggy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡi/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-ee.
What does ciggy mean?
- A cigarette.
Words that rhyme with ciggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ciggy.
Questions about saying ciggy
How do you pronounce ciggy?
Say SIG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciggy?
Ciggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ciggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.