How to pronounce niggardly
Say it like NIG-erd-lee. Niggardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG).
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- NIG
- erd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niggardly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of niggardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIG-ud-lee.
What does niggardly mean?
- Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.
- Conceding few runs (of a bowler).
Where does niggardly come from?
From niggard + -ly (adjectival suffix).
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Questions about saying niggardly
How do you pronounce niggardly?
Say NIG-erd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪɡɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈnɪɡədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niggardly?
Niggardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG). Broken into parts: NIG · erd · lee.
Is niggardly 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 /ˈnɪɡədli/ (NIG-ud-lee).