How to pronounce jiggambob
Say it like JIG-um-bob. Jiggambob has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- um
- bob
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiggambob 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bobKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jiggambob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JIG-um-bob.
What does jiggambob mean?
- Something that one does not know the name of.
Questions about saying jiggambob
How do you pronounce jiggambob?
Say JIG-um-bob. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡəmbɑb/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡəmbɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiggambob?
Jiggambob has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · um · bob.
Is jiggambob pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɪɡəmbɒb/ (JIG-um-bob).