How to Pronounce Chigger

To pronounce "chigger", say CHIGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɪɡə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʃɪɡə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chigger”

"chigger" has 2 syllables: chigg-er. It rhymes with vigor and digger, if that helps it stick.

What does chigger mean?

noun

  1. A chigoe (Tunga penetrans), a kind of flea found in tropical climates.
  2. A harvest mite, a very small, red mite endemic to the Midwestern and Southeastern US, the infestation of which causes intense itching.

Synonyms

harvest mite

Words that rhyme with chigger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vigordiggeroutriggerrigueurbiggarbiggercrigger

Related words

chigoeredbugjiggerbitesmiteschegoenigua

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chigger"?▾

"Chigger" has 2 syllables: chigg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "chigger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chigger" is /ˈtʃɪɡə(ɹ)/.

What does "chigger" mean?▾

Chigger: A chigoe (Tunga penetrans), a kind of flea found in tropical climates.

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