How to pronounce jiggish
Say it like JIG-ish. Jiggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiggish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jiggish
American and British speakers say jiggish in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪɡɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪɡɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIG-ish.
What does jiggish mean?
- Resembling, or suitable for, a jig, or lively movement.
- Playful; frisky.
Where does jiggish come from?
From jig + -ish.
Questions about saying jiggish
How do you pronounce jiggish?
Say JIG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiggish?
Jiggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say jiggish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪɡɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪɡɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.