How to pronounce meggings
Say it like MEG-ingz. Meggings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meggings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of meggings
American and British speakers say meggings in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-ingz.
What does meggings mean?
- tights or leggings for men.
Where does meggings come from?
Blend of man + leggings; compare treggings, jeggings.
Questions about saying meggings
How do you pronounce meggings?
Say MEG-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meggings?
Meggings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say meggings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.