How to pronounce rejig
Say it like ree-JIG. Rejig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIG).
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- ree
- JIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- JIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rejig
American and British speakers say rejig in essentially the same way: /riˈdʒɪɡ/ in the US and /riːˈdʒɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-JIG.
What does rejig mean?
- To rearrange or tweak (something), especially in order to improve it or make it suitable for some purpose.
- To provide (a place, etc.) with new equipment or machinery; to reequip, to refit.
- To separate or sort (ore) again in a jigger or sieve.
- A rearrangement, a reorganization.
Where does rejig come from?
The verb is derived from re- (prefix meaning ‘again, anew’) + jig (“to move briskly; to move with jerks or vibrations”).
Words that rhyme with rejig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rejig.
Questions about saying rejig
How do you pronounce rejig?
Say ree-JIG. The American pronunciation is /riˈdʒɪɡ/. In British English it is /riːˈdʒɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejig?
Rejig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIG). Broken into parts: ree · JIG.
Do Americans and Brits say rejig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈdʒɪɡ/ and the British form is /riːˈdʒɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.