How to pronounce piglet
Say it like PIG-lit. Piglet 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 piglet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIG
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piglet 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.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of piglet
American and British speakers say piglet in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡlɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-lit.
What does piglet mean?
- A young swine, one not yet mature.
Where does piglet come from?
From pig + -let (diminutive suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying piglet
How do you pronounce piglet?
Say PIG-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piglet?
Piglet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say piglet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.