How to pronounce wiggling
Say it like WIG-uh-ling. Wiggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG).
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- WIG
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiggling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wiggling
American and British speakers say wiggling in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪɡəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪɡəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIG-uh-ling.
What does wiggling mean?
- present participle and gerund of wiggle How to pronounce wiggle
- The motion of something that wiggles.
Questions about saying wiggling
How do you pronounce wiggling?
Say WIG-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiggling?
Wiggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG). Broken into parts: WIG · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say wiggling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪɡəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪɡəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.