How to pronounce priggish
Say it like PRIG-ish. Priggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIG).
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- PRIG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priggish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of priggish
American and British speakers say priggish in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIG-ish.
What does priggish mean?
- Like a prig.
Where does priggish come from?
From prig + -ish.
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Questions about saying priggish
How do you pronounce priggish?
Say PRIG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priggish?
Priggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIG). Broken into parts: PRIG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say priggish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.