How to pronounce wigwag
Say it like WIG-wag. Wigwag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG).
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- WIG
- wag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wigwag 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.
- wagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wigwag
American and British speakers say wigwag in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪˌɡwæɡ/ in the US and /ˈwɪɡwæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIG-wag.
What does wigwag mean?
- Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
- A device that causes one or more lights to flash in a preset pattern.
- A red light near the door of a sound stage that flashes to indicate that cameras are rolling inside the stage and that all people and vehicles outside should remain quiet; a red-eye.
- To move gently in one direction and then another; to wig or wiggle, to wag or waggle.
- An act of wigwagging.
- To oscillate between two states.
- With a wigwagging or to-and-fro motion.
Where does wigwag come from?
From wig (“to wag, waggle”) + wag (“to swing”).
Questions about saying wigwag
How do you pronounce wigwag?
Say WIG-wag. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪˌɡwæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪɡwæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wigwag?
Wigwag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG). Broken into parts: WIG · wag.
Do Americans and Brits say wigwag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪˌɡwæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪɡwæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.