How to pronounce niggard
Say it like NIG-erd. Niggard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG).
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US American/ˈnɪɡɚd/NIG-erd
UK British/ˈnɪɡəd/NIG-ud
- NIG
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niggard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of niggard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIG-ud.
What does niggard mean?
adjective
- Sparing; stinting; parsimonious.
- Miserly or stingy.
- A miser or stingy person; a skinflint.
- A false bottom in a grate, used for saving fuel.
- To hoard; to act stingily.
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Questions about saying niggard
How do you pronounce niggard?
Say NIG-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈnɪɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niggard?
Niggard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG). Broken into parts: NIG · erd.
Is niggard 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 /ˈnɪɡəd/ (NIG-ud).