How to pronounce widgets
Say it like WIJ-its. Widgets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIJ).
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- WIJ
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widgets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of widgets
American and British speakers say widgets in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪdʒɪts/ in the US and /ˈwɪdʒɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIJ-its.
What does widgets mean?
- plural of widget How to pronounce widget
Questions about saying widgets
How do you pronounce widgets?
Say WIJ-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪdʒɪts/. In British English it is /ˈwɪdʒɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widgets?
Widgets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIJ). Broken into parts: WIJ · its.
Do Americans and Brits say widgets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪdʒɪts/ and the British form is /ˈwɪdʒɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.