How to pronounce jiggy
Say it like JIG-ee. Jiggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiggy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jiggy
American and British speakers say jiggy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪɡi/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIG-ee.
What does jiggy mean?
- Resembling or suggesting a jig.
- Crazy.“He's gone completely jiggy.”
- Jittery, fidgety, restless, excited.
Where does jiggy come from?
From jig + -y.
Words that rhyme with jiggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jiggy.
Questions about saying jiggy
How do you pronounce jiggy?
Say JIG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiggy?
Jiggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say jiggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪɡi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.