How to pronounce sigogglin
Say it like SY-go-glin. Sigogglin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- go
- glin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sigogglin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- goKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- glinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sigogglin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SY-go-glin.
What does sigogglin mean?
- Not built correctly; crooked, skewed, or out of balance.
Where does sigogglin come from?
Apparently from side + goggling, from goggle (“to stare at with wide eyes”), indicating that something had to be stared at sideways to appear straight.
Questions about saying sigogglin
How do you pronounce sigogglin?
Say SY-go-glin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪɡɑɡlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪɡɒɡlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sigogglin?
Sigogglin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · go · glin.
Is sigogglin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsaɪɡɒɡlɪn/ (SY-go-glin).