How to pronounce rig
Say it like RIG. Rig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rig
American and British speakers say rig in essentially the same way: /rɪɡ/ in the US and /rɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIG.
What does rig mean?
- arrange the outcome of by means of deceit“rig an election”
- manipulate in a fraudulent manner“rig prices”
- connect or secure to“They rigged the bomb to the ignition”
- gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
- a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
- formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
Where does rig come from?
From Early Modern English rygge, probably of North Germanic origin.
Words that rhyme with rig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rig.
Questions about saying rig
How do you pronounce rig?
Say RIG. The American pronunciation is /rɪɡ/. In British English it is /rɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rig?
Rig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RIG.
Do Americans and Brits say rig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪɡ/ and the British form is /rɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.