How to pronounce zigzagged
Say it like ZIG-zagd. Zigzagged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIG).
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- ZIG
- zagd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zigzagged 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.
- zagdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zigzagged
American and British speakers say zigzagged in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/ in the US and /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIG-zagd.
What does zigzagged mean?
- simple past and past participle of zigzag How to pronounce zigzag
Questions about saying zigzagged
How do you pronounce zigzagged?
Say ZIG-zagd. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/. In British English it is /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zigzagged?
Zigzagged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIG). Broken into parts: ZIG · zagd.
Do Americans and Brits say zigzagged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/ and the British form is /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.