How to pronounce piggy
Say it like PIG-ee. Piggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce piggy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piggy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piggy
American and British speakers say piggy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡi/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-ee.
What does piggy mean?
- A pig (the animal).“This little piggy went to market.”
- A guinea pig.
- A toe.“He has such cute piggies!”
- Greedy.
- Slovenly, dirty.
- Lecherous, often in a sexist way.
Where does piggy come from?
From pig + -y (diminutive suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with piggy
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Questions about saying piggy
How do you pronounce piggy?
Say PIG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡi/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piggy?
Piggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say piggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡi/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.