How to pronounce jiggle
Say it like JIG-ul. Jiggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiggle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jiggle
American and British speakers say jiggle in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIG-ul.
What does jiggle mean?
- A relatively weak shaking movement; the condition or state of weakly shaking.“Give the key a jiggle and see if it opens.”
- Titillating depictions of scantily-clad female bodies in motion, especially in action media genres.
- To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.“Jiggle the handle and see if the water stops.”
- To shake, rattle, or wiggle.“The jelly jiggled in the bowl for a few moments after it was set down.”
Where does jiggle come from?
From jig + -le (frequentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with jiggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jiggle.
Questions about saying jiggle
How do you pronounce jiggle?
Say JIG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiggle?
Jiggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say jiggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.