How to pronounce giggling
Say it like GHIG-uh-ling. Giggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG).
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US American/ˈɡɪɡəlɪŋ/GHIG-uh-ling
UK British/ˈɡɪɡlɪŋ/GHIG-ling
- GHIG
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giggling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of giggling
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: GHIG-ling.
What does giggling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of giggle How to pronounce giggle
- The act of producing giggles; high-pitched laughter
Questions about saying giggling
How do you pronounce giggling?
Say GHIG-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪɡlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giggling?
Giggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG). Broken into parts: GHIG · uh · ling.
Is giggling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɡɪɡlɪŋ/ (GHIG-ling).