How to pronounce rigging
Say it like RIG-ing. Rigging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG).
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- RIG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rigging
American and British speakers say rigging in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIG-ing.
What does rigging mean?
- Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
- Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.
- The shiplike mechanical components and weaponry attached to a shipgirl.
- present participle and gerund of rig How to pronounce rig
Where does rigging come from?
From Middle English riggyng, ryggyng, riggynge, equivalent to rig + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with rigging
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Questions about saying rigging
How do you pronounce rigging?
Say RIG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigging?
Rigging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG). Broken into parts: RIG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rigging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.