How to pronounce diggety
Say it like DIG-uh-tee. Diggety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIG).
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- DIG
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diggety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIGSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diggety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIG-uh-tee.
What does diggety mean?
- A general intensifier.
- Used to extend the form of the verb dig.
- Used to express excitement, surprise, or similar strong emotion.“hot diggety dog”
- Imitative of rapid movement or commotion.
- Alternative spelling of diggity.
Where does diggety come from?
Fanciful extension of another lexical item, possibly hot dog (interjection) or dig + -ety, an expressive suffix used to extend monosyllabic words.
Questions about saying diggety
How do you pronounce diggety?
Say DIG-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪɡəti/. In British English it is /ˈdɪɡəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diggety?
Diggety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIG). Broken into parts: DIG · uh · tee.
Is diggety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɪɡəti/ (DIG-uh-tee).