How to pronounce jigsaw
Say it like JIG-saw. Jigsaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG).
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- JIG
- saw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jigsaw 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.
- sawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of jigsaw
American and British speakers say jigsaw in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIG-saw.
What does jigsaw mean?
- A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
- A jigsaw puzzle.
- Something that can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle.
- To cut something using a jigsaw.
Where does jigsaw come from?
From jig + saw.
Questions about saying jigsaw
How do you pronounce jigsaw?
Say JIG-saw. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jigsaw?
Jigsaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIG). Broken into parts: JIG · saw.
Do Americans and Brits say jigsaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.