How to pronounce gig
Say it like GHIG. Gig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gig
American and British speakers say gig in essentially the same way: /ɡɪɡ/ in the US and /ɡɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIG.
What does gig mean?
- long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
- an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
- a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
Where does gig come from?
The etymology of the noun is unknown, but compare Old French gigue (“a fiddle”).
Words that rhyme with gig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gig.
Questions about saying gig
How do you pronounce gig?
Say GHIG. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪɡ/. In British English it is /ɡɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gig?
Gig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHIG.
Do Americans and Brits say gig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɪɡ/ and the British form is /ɡɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.