How to Pronounce Gigs

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

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Syllable

Letters

/ɡɪɡz/

IPA

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

noun

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?”
(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

To fish or catch with a gig, or fish spear.
To engage in musical performances.
“The Stones were gigging around Richmond at the time”

noun

Clipped form of gigabyte.
“My new computer has over 500 gigs of hard drive space.”
Any unit having the SI prefix giga-

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How many syllables are in "gigs"?▾

"Gigs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gigs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gigs" is /ɡɪɡz/.

What does "gigs" mean?▾

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

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