How to pronounce niggly
Say it like NIG-uh-lee. Niggly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG).
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- NIG
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niggly 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of niggly
American and British speakers say niggly in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪɡəli/ in the US and /ˈnɪɡəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIG-uh-lee.
What does niggly mean?
- Bad-tempered, especially about trivial details.
- Trivial, insignificant
- Pernickety, paying too much attention to small details.
Where does niggly come from?
From niggle + -y.
Words that rhyme with niggly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of niggly.
Questions about saying niggly
How do you pronounce niggly?
Say NIG-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪɡəli/. In British English it is /ˈnɪɡəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niggly?
Niggly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG). Broken into parts: NIG · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say niggly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪɡəli/ and the British form is /ˈnɪɡəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.