How to pronounce jiggly
Say it like JIG-uh-lee. Jiggly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiggly 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jiggly
American and British speakers say jiggly in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪɡəˌli/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪɡəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIG-uh-lee.
What does jiggly mean?
- That jiggles.
Where does jiggly come from?
From jiggle + -y.
Words that rhyme with jiggly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jiggly.
Questions about saying jiggly
How do you pronounce jiggly?
Say JIG-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiggly?
Jiggly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say jiggly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪɡəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪɡəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.