How to pronounce pigging
Say it like PIG-ing. Pigging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pigging
American and British speakers say pigging in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-ing.
What does pigging mean?
- Damned (used as a mild intensive).“I can't get this pigging computer to work.”
- present participle and gerund of pig How to pronounce pig
- The use of a pig (the device) to clean a pipeline.
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Words that rhyme with pigging
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Questions about saying pigging
How do you pronounce pigging?
Say PIG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigging?
Pigging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pigging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.