How to pronounce twiggy
Say it like TWIG-ee. Twiggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIG).
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- TWIG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twiggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of twiggy
American and British speakers say twiggy in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪɡi/ in the US and /ˈtwɪɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWIG-ee.
What does twiggy mean?
- Having many twigs.
- Thin and angular.
Where does twiggy come from?
From twig + -y.
Words that rhyme with twiggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twiggy.
Questions about saying twiggy
How do you pronounce twiggy?
Say TWIG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪɡi/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twiggy?
Twiggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIG). Broken into parts: TWIG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say twiggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪɡi/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.