How to pronounce rigors
Say it like RIG-erz. Rigors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG).
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US American/ˈrɪɡɚz/RIG-erz
UK British/ˈrɪɡəz/RIG-uz
- RIG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rigors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIG-uz.
What does rigors mean?
noun
- plural of rigor How to pronounce rigor
Questions about saying rigors
How do you pronounce rigors?
Say RIG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigors?
Rigors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG). Broken into parts: RIG · erz.
Is rigors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɪɡəz/ (RIG-uz).