How to pronounce jeggings
Say it like JEG-ingz. Jeggings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/JEG-ingz
UK British/ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/JEG-ingz
- JEG
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeggings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jeggings
American and British speakers say jeggings in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEG-ingz.
What does jeggings mean?
noun
- Denim leggings, or very skinny jeans.
Where does jeggings come from?
Blend of jeans + leggings.
Questions about saying jeggings
How do you pronounce jeggings?
Say JEG-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeggings?
Jeggings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEG). Broken into parts: JEG · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say jeggings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.