How to pronounce pigpen
Say it like PIG-pen. Pigpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- pen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigpen 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.
- penKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pigpen
American and British speakers say pigpen in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡpɛn/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡpɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-pen.
What does pigpen mean?
- Synonym of pigsty.“The lower pasture also contains a pigpen.”
- The pigpen cipher.
Where does pigpen come from?
Compound of pig + pen.
Questions about saying pigpen
How do you pronounce pigpen?
Say PIG-pen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡpɛn/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡpɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigpen?
Pigpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · pen.
Do Americans and Brits say pigpen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡpɛn/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡpɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.