How to pronounce gigantic
Say it like jy-GAN-tik. Gigantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN).
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- jy
- GAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigantic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gigantic
American and British speakers say gigantic in essentially the same way: /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ in the US and /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: jy-GAN-tik.
What does gigantic mean?
- so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth“a gigantic redwood”“gigantic disappointment”
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Questions about saying gigantic
How do you pronounce gigantic?
Say jy-GAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/. In British English it is /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigantic?
Gigantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN). Broken into parts: jy · GAN · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say gigantic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ and the British form is /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.