How to pronounce jigger
Say it like JIG-er. Jigger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jigger 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jigger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JIG-uh.
What does jigger mean?
- A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).
- A measure of 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml) of liquor.
- A drink of whiskey.
- To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended.“You'll have to jigger it from the original specifications to get it to work.”
- To use a jigger.
- To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball.
- A sandflea, Tunga penetrans, of the order Siphonaptera; chigoe.
- A larva of any of several mites in the family Trombiculidae; chigger, harvest mite.
Where does jigger come from?
From jig + -er (agent suffix).
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Words that rhyme with jigger
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Questions about saying jigger
How do you pronounce jigger?
Say JIG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jigger?
Jigger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · er.
Is jigger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɪɡə/ (JIG-uh).