How to pronounce wigs
Say it like WIGZ. Wigs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WIGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wigs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wigs
American and British speakers say wigs in essentially the same way: /wɪɡz/ in the US and /wɪɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIGZ.
What does wigs mean?
- plural of wig How to pronounce wig
Words that rhyme with wigs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wigs.
Questions about saying wigs
How do you pronounce wigs?
Say WIGZ. The American pronunciation is /wɪɡz/. In British English it is /wɪɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wigs?
Wigs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WIGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say wigs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪɡz/ and the British form is /wɪɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.