How to pronounce rigmarolish
Say it like RIG-muh-roh-lish. Rigmarolish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG).
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- RIG
- muh
- roh
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigmarolish 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rigmarolish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RIG-muh-roh-lish.
What does rigmarolish mean?
- Of or pertaining to a rigmarole; excessively elaborate, protracted, or diffuse.“His essays were always dry, dense, and rigmarolish.”
Where does rigmarolish come from?
From rigmarole + -ish.
Questions about saying rigmarolish
How do you pronounce rigmarolish?
Say RIG-muh-roh-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪɡməroʊlɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪɡmərəʊlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigmarolish?
Rigmarolish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG). Broken into parts: RIG · muh · roh · lish.
Is rigmarolish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrɪɡmərəʊlɪʃ/ (RIG-muh-roh-lish).