How to pronounce ligger
Say it like LIG-er. Ligger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligger 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ligger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIG-uh.
What does ligger mean?
- The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.
- A simply supported plank over a stream used as a footbridge.
- A nether millstone.
Where does ligger come from?
Many senses (especially sense 5) are likely formed anew from lig rather than continuations of the preceding senses.
Words that rhyme with ligger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ligger.
Questions about saying ligger
How do you pronounce ligger?
Say LIG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligger?
Ligger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · er.
Is ligger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪɡə/ (LIG-uh).