How to pronounce pigmy
Say it like PIG-mee. Pigmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigmy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pigmy
American and British speakers say pigmy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡmi/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-mee.
What does pigmy mean?
- an unusually small individual
- any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet
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Words that rhyme with pigmy
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Words that sound like pigmy
Questions about saying pigmy
How do you pronounce pigmy?
Say PIG-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡmi/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigmy?
Pigmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say pigmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡmi/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pigmy?
Pigmy sounds the same as pygmy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.