How to pronounce gigue
Say it like ZHEEG. Gigue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZHEEG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZHEEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gigue
American and British speakers say gigue in essentially the same way: /ʒiɡ/ in the US and /ʒiːɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZHEEG.
What does gigue mean?
- An Irish dance, derived from the jig, used in the Partita form (Baroque Period).
Where does gigue come from?
From French gigue. Doublet of jig.
Words that rhyme with gigue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gigue.
Questions about saying gigue
How do you pronounce gigue?
Say ZHEEG. The American pronunciation is /ʒiɡ/. In British English it is /ʒiːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigue?
Gigue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZHEEG.
Do Americans and Brits say gigue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʒiɡ/ and the British form is /ʒiːɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.