How to pronounce zig
Say it like ZIG. Zig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/zɪɡ/ZIG
UK British/zɪɡ/ZIG
- ZIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zig
American and British speakers say zig in essentially the same way: /zɪɡ/ in the US and /zɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIG.
What does zig mean?
noun
- A sudden or sharp turn or change of direction.
- A kind of Jewish comedy skit.
- To make such a turn.
- Alternative letter-case form of ZiG.
Where does zig come from?
Back-formation from zigzag.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with zig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zig.
Questions about saying zig
How do you pronounce zig?
Say ZIG. The American pronunciation is /zɪɡ/. In British English it is /zɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zig?
Zig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZIG.
Do Americans and Brits say zig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪɡ/ and the British form is /zɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.