How to pronounce pigtail
Say it like PIG-tayl. Pigtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigtail 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.
- taylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pigtail
American and British speakers say pigtail in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡteɪl/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡteɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-tayl.
What does pigtail mean?
- The tail of a pig.
- Tobacco twisted into a string or roll.
- A braided plait of hair; queue.
- To connect wires of a circuit by means of a short additional wire.
Where does pigtail come from?
From pig + tail.
Questions about saying pigtail
How do you pronounce pigtail?
Say PIG-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigtail?
Pigtail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · tayl.
Do Americans and Brits say pigtail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡteɪl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡteɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.