How to pronounce wriggle
Say it like RIG-ul. Wriggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG).
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- RIG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wriggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIGSay 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 wriggle
American and British speakers say wriggle in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈrɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIG-ul.
What does wriggle mean?
- To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.“Teachers often lose their patience when children wriggle in their seats.”
- To cause something to wriggle.“He was sitting on the lawn, wriggling his toes in the grass.”
- To use crooked or devious means.
- A wriggling movement.
Where does wriggle come from?
From wrig + -le (frequentative suffix).
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Words that rhyme with wriggle
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Questions about saying wriggle
How do you pronounce wriggle?
Say RIG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wriggle?
Wriggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG). Broken into parts: RIG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say wriggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.