How to Pronounce Fidget

To pronounce "fidget", say FIDG-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fidget”

"fidget" has 2 syllables: fidg-et. It rhymes with midget and digit, if that helps it stick.

What does fidget mean?

noun

  1. A nervous wriggling or twitching motion.
  2. A person who fidgets, especially habitually.

verb

  1. To wiggle or twitch; to move around nervously or idly.
  2. To cause to fidget; to make uneasy.

Synonyms

fidgeter

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Words that rhyme with fidget

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midgetdigitwidgetbridgetgidgetbrigittebridgettebridgett

Related words

fidgetinessrestlessnessmovefussfiggletwiddlefiddleniggle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fidget"?▾

"Fidget" has 2 syllables: fidg · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "fidget"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fidget" is /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/.

What does "fidget" mean?▾

Fidget: A nervous wriggling or twitching motion.

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