How to pronounce nigget
Say it like NIJ-ut. Nigget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIJ).
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- NIJ
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nigget pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nigget
American and British speakers say nigget in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪdʒət/ in the US and /ˈnɪdʒət/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIJ-ut.
What does nigget mean?
- A small insect, especially one used by a witch as her familiar.
Where does nigget come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps an alteration of nidiot and/or nidget (noun and verb); perhaps connected with midget.
Words that rhyme with nigget
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nigget.
Questions about saying nigget
How do you pronounce nigget?
Say NIJ-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪdʒət/. In British English it is /ˈnɪdʒət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nigget?
Nigget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIJ). Broken into parts: NIJ · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say nigget the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪdʒət/ and the British form is /ˈnɪdʒət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.