How to Pronounce Gig

To pronounce "gig", say GIG — one syllable, IPA /ɡɪɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gig”

"gig" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with big and prig, if that helps it stick.

What does gig mean?

noun

  1. A performing engagement by a musical group; or, generally, any job or role, especially for a musician or performer.

    “Hey, when are we gonna get that hotel gig again?”

  2. (by extension) Any job; especially one that is temporary; or alternately, one that is very desirable.

    “Hey, that guy's got a great gig over at the bike shop. He hardly works all day”

verb

  1. To fish or catch with a gig, or fish spear.
  2. To engage in musical performances.

    “The Stones were gigging around Richmond at the time”

Synonyms

leister

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Words that rhyme with gig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bigprigdigrenegeswigtwigpigtrigfigrigbrigbigwig

Related words

fizgiglancespearfishgigentertainmentroleperformingshowmanship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gig"?▾

"Gig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gig" is /ɡɪɡ/.

What does "gig" mean?▾

Gig: A performing engagement by a musical group; or, generally, any job or role, especially for a musician or performer.

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