How to Pronounce Giggle

To pronounce "giggle", say GIGGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɪɡl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɪɡl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “giggle”

"giggle" has 2 syllables: giggl-e. It rhymes with wriggle and wiggle, if that helps it stick.

What does giggle mean?

noun

  1. A high-pitched, silly laugh.
  2. Fun; an amusing episode.

    “The women thought it would be quite a giggle to have a strippergram at the bride's hen party.”

verb

  1. To laugh gently or in a high-pitched voice; to laugh in a silly or giddy way.

    “The jokes had them giggling like little girls all evening.”

Synonyms

amusementfunjokelaughtitter

Words that rhyme with giggle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrigglewigglejigglesquiggledigglefigeligelquigglerigglesigelsiglstigall

Related words

tittersnickerlaughinglaughterlaughjokemockerytravesty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "giggle"?▾

"Giggle" has 2 syllables: giggl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "giggle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "giggle" is /ˈɡɪɡl/.

What does "giggle" mean?▾

Giggle: A high-pitched, silly laugh.

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