How to pronounce spigot
Say it like SPIG-ut. Spigot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIG).
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- SPIG
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spigot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spigot
American and British speakers say spigot in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪɡət/ in the US and /ˈspɪɡət/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIG-ut.
What does spigot mean?
- A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.
- The plug of a faucet, tap or cock.
- A water tap: a faucet or sillcock.
- To block with a spigot.
- To insert (a spigot).
Where does spigot come from?
From Middle English spigot (“wooden stopper”).
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Words that rhyme with spigot
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Questions about saying spigot
How do you pronounce spigot?
Say SPIG-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪɡət/. In British English it is /ˈspɪɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spigot?
Spigot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIG). Broken into parts: SPIG · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say spigot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪɡət/ and the British form is /ˈspɪɡət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.