How to Pronounce Digger

To pronounce "digger", say DIGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdɪɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “digger”

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

What does digger mean?

noun

  1. A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches; an excavator.
  2. A tool for digging.

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Words that rhyme with digger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vigoroutriggerrigueurbiggarbiggerchiggercriggerjiggerrigger

Related words

excavatorshovelminerunderagejuvenileminorwaspwasps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "digger"?▾

"Digger" has 2 syllables: digg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "digger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "digger" is /ˈdɪɡə/.

What does "digger" mean?▾

Digger: A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches; an excavator.

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