How to pronounce rigged
Say it like RIGD. Rigged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rigged. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RIGD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIGDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rigged
American and British speakers say rigged in essentially the same way: /rɪɡd/ in the US and /rɪɡd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIGD.
What does rigged mean?
- fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
Where does rigged come from?
From rig + -ed.
Questions about saying rigged
How do you pronounce rigged?
Say RIGD. The American pronunciation is /rɪɡd/. In British English it is /rɪɡd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigged?
Rigged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RIGD.
Do Americans and Brits say rigged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪɡd/ and the British form is /rɪɡd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.