How to pronounce lig
Say it like LIG. Lig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lig
American and British speakers say lig in essentially the same way: /lɪɡ/ in the US and /lɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG.
What does lig mean?
- To lie; be in a prostrate or recumbent position.
- To lay.
- To be a ligger or hanger-on; to freeload.
Where does lig come from?
From Middle English liggen, from Old English liċġan (“to lie, be situated, be at rest, remain”) and Old Norse liggja (“to lie”).
Words that rhyme with lig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lig.
Questions about saying lig
How do you pronounce lig?
Say LIG. The American pronunciation is /lɪɡ/. In British English it is /lɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lig?
Lig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIG.
Do Americans and Brits say lig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪɡ/ and the British form is /lɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.