How to pronounce wiggle
Say it like WIG-ul. Wiggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG).
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- WIG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiggle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wiggle
American and British speakers say wiggle in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈwɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIG-ul.
What does wiggle mean?
- To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.“Her hips wiggle as she walks.”
- To move with shaking or jiggling.“She wiggled out through the small opening in the wall.”
- A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.“She walked with a sexy wiggle.”
- A dish that combines seafood and peas in a cream-based sauce.“shrimp wiggle”
- An alternating state or characteristic.
Where does wiggle come from?
From Middle English wiglen, probably from Middle Dutch wigelen (“to wiggle”) and perhaps Middle Low German wigelen, frequentative of wiegen (“to rock”), from wiege (“cradle”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with wiggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wiggle.
Questions about saying wiggle
How do you pronounce wiggle?
Say WIG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiggle?
Wiggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG). Broken into parts: WIG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say wiggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.