How to Pronounce Niggardly

To pronounce "niggardly", say NIGG-ardly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪɡədli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈnɪɡədli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “niggardly”

"niggardly" has 2 syllables: nigg-ardly.

What does niggardly mean?

adjective

  1. Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

adverb

  1. In a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

Synonyms

miserlystingy

Related words

niggardclosefistedpenuriousscantskimpingleanhalfheartedspareless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "niggardly"?▾

"Niggardly" has 2 syllables: nigg · ardly.

What is the IPA transcription of "niggardly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "niggardly" is /ˈnɪɡədli/.

What does "niggardly" mean?▾

Niggardly: Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

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