How to pronounce wiggles
Say it like WIG-ulz. Wiggles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG).
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- WIG
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiggles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wiggles
American and British speakers say wiggles in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪɡəlz/ in the US and /ˈwɪɡəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIG-ulz.
What does wiggles mean?
- plural of wiggle How to pronounce wiggle
- The tendency to squirm or be restless.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wiggle How to pronounce wiggle
Questions about saying wiggles
How do you pronounce wiggles?
Say WIG-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪɡəlz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪɡəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiggles?
Wiggles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG). Broken into parts: WIG · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say wiggles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪɡəlz/ and the British form is /ˈwɪɡəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.