How to Pronounce Jigger

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɪɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jigger”

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

What does jigger mean?

noun

  1. A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1 1/2 fluid ounces, the other typically 1 fluid ounce.
  2. A measure of 1 1/2 fluid ounces of liquor.

verb

  1. To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended.

    “You'll have to jigger it from the original specifications to get it to work.”

  2. To use a jigger.

Synonyms

ponyjiggermastdoojiggerthingamajigjolleyhandcarspeeder

Words that rhyme with jigger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vigordiggeroutriggerrigueurbiggarbiggerchigger

Related words

ponyjiggermastchiggerredbugsnitjuggjughandle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jigger"?▾

"Jigger" has 2 syllables: jigg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "jigger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jigger" is /ˈdʒɪɡə/.

What does "jigger" mean?▾

Jigger: A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1 1/2 fluid ounces, the other typically 1 fluid ounce.

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