How to Pronounce Jiggle

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɪɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jiggle”

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

What does jiggle mean?

noun

  1. A weak, shaking movement.

    “Give the key a jiggle and see if it opens.”

verb

  1. To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.

    “Jiggle the handle and see if the water stops.”

  2. To shake, rattle, or wiggle.

    “The jelly jiggled in the bowl for a few moments after it was set down.”

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Words that rhyme with jiggle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gigglewrigglewigglesquiggledigglefigeligelquigglerigglesigelsiglstigall

Related words

jogglewigglewavejigglerwagglejouncejuddershaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jiggle"?▾

"Jiggle" has 2 syllables: jiggl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "jiggle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jiggle" is /ˈdʒɪɡəl/.

What does "jiggle" mean?▾

Jiggle: A weak, shaking movement.

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