How to pronounce giggle
Say it like GHIG-ul. Giggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG).
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- GHIG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giggle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of giggle
American and British speakers say giggle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈɡɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIG-ul.
What does giggle mean?
- A high-pitched, silly laugh.
- Fun; an amusing episode.“We put itching powder down his shirt for giggles.”
- To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.“The jokes had them giggling like little girls all evening.”
Where does giggle come from?
Or, perhaps a frequentative based on dialectal English gig (“to creak”), from Middle English gigen (“to make a creaking sound”) + -le; or perhaps of Dutch or Low German origin: compare Saterland Frisian güüchelje (“to giggle”), West Frisian
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with giggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of giggle.
Questions about saying giggle
How do you pronounce giggle?
Say GHIG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giggle?
Giggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG). Broken into parts: GHIG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say giggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.