How to pronounce vig
Say it like VIG. Vig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vig
American and British speakers say vig in essentially the same way: /vɪɡ/ in the US and /vɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIG.
What does vig mean?
- Synonym of vigorish (“charge taken on bets”).
- Synonym of vigorish (“interest from a loan, as from a loan shark”).
- Synonym of vigorish (“commission, finder's fee, or similar extra charge”).
Words that rhyme with vig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vig.
Questions about saying vig
How do you pronounce vig?
Say VIG. The American pronunciation is /vɪɡ/. In British English it is /vɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vig?
Vig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VIG.
Do Americans and Brits say vig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪɡ/ and the British form is /vɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.