How to pronounce niggers
Say it like NIG-erz. Niggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG).
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US American/ˈnɪɡɚz/NIG-erz
UK British/ˈnɪɡəz/NIG-uz
- NIG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niggers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of niggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIG-uz.
What does niggers mean?
noun
- plural of nigger
Questions about saying niggers
How do you pronounce niggers?
Say NIG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnɪɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niggers?
Niggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG). Broken into parts: NIG · erz.
Is niggers 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 /ˈnɪɡəz/ (NIG-uz).