How to pronounce niggle
Say it like NIG-ul. Niggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG).
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- NIG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niggle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of niggle
American and British speakers say niggle in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈnɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIG-ul.
What does niggle mean?
- A minor complaint or problem.
- To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
- To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.
- To fidget, fiddle, be restless.
Where does niggle come from?
First attested in 1599.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with niggle
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Questions about saying niggle
How do you pronounce niggle?
Say NIG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niggle?
Niggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG). Broken into parts: NIG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say niggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈnɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.