How to pronounce jigs
Say it like JIGZ. Jigs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JIGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jigs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jigs
American and British speakers say jigs in essentially the same way: /dʒɪɡz/ in the US and /dʒɪɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIGZ.
What does jigs mean?
- plural of jig How to pronounce jig
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jig How to pronounce jig
Words that rhyme with jigs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jigs.
Questions about saying jigs
How do you pronounce jigs?
Say JIGZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪɡz/. In British English it is /dʒɪɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jigs?
Jigs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JIGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say jigs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪɡz/ and the British form is /dʒɪɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.