How to Pronounce Jiggers

To pronounce "jiggers", say JIGG-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

JIGG-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “jiggers”

"jiggers" has 2 syllables: jigg-ers. It rhymes with buggers and pluggers, if that helps it stick.

What does jiggers 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.

noun

  1. A sandflea, Tunga penetrans, of the order Siphonaptera; chigoe.
  2. A larva of any of several mites in the family Trombiculidae; chigger, harvest mite.

noun

  1. A prison; a jail cell.
  2. An alleyway separating the backs of two rows of houses.

Synonyms

ponyjiggermastdoojiggerthingamajigjolleyhandcarspeeder

Words that rhyme with jiggers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buggerspluggersmuggerssluggerstuggersriggersluggers

Related words

ponyjiggermastchiggerredbugbilharzialicekatipowaragi

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jiggers"?▾

"Jiggers" has 2 syllables: jigg · ers.

What does "jiggers" mean?▾

Jiggers: 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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