How to pronounce wig
Say it like WIG. Wig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wig
American and British speakers say wig in essentially the same way: /wɪɡ/ in the US and /wɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIG.
What does wig mean?
- hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
- British slang for a scolding
Where does wig come from?
Clipping of periwig, itself an alteration of French perruque.
Words that rhyme with wig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wig.
Questions about saying wig
How do you pronounce wig?
Say WIG. The American pronunciation is /wɪɡ/. In British English it is /wɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wig?
Wig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WIG.
Do Americans and Brits say wig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪɡ/ and the British form is /wɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.