How to pronounce jiggered
Say it like JIG-erd. Jiggered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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US American/ˈdʒɪɡɚd/JIG-erd
UK British/ˈdʒɪɡəd/JIG-ud
- JIG
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiggered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jiggered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JIG-ud.
What does jiggered mean?
adjective
- Very tired.
- Broken.
- Damned.
- simple past and past participle of jigger How to pronounce jigger
Where does jiggered come from?
From jigger + -ed.
Questions about saying jiggered
How do you pronounce jiggered?
Say JIG-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiggered?
Jiggered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · erd.
Is jiggered 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 /ˈdʒɪɡəd/ (JIG-ud).