How to pronounce gigot
Say it like JIG-ut. Gigot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gigot
American and British speakers say gigot in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪɡət/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪɡət/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIG-ut.
What does gigot mean?
- A leg of lamb or mutton.
Where does gigot come from?
Borrowed from French gigot (“leg (of lamb)”), from gigue (“(colloquial) a long leg; haunch of some animals, especially venison”) + -ot (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with gigot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gigot.
Questions about saying gigot
How do you pronounce gigot?
Say JIG-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡət/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigot?
Gigot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say gigot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪɡət/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪɡət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.