How to Pronounce Pig

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

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈpɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pig”

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

Sounds exactly like: pigg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pig mean?

noun

Any of several intelligent mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus scrofa.
“The man kept a pen with two pigs that he fed from carrots to cabbage.”
(specifically) A young swine, a piglet (contrasted with a hog, an adult swine).

verb

(of swine) to give birth.
“The black sow pigged at seven this morning.”
To greedily consume (especially food).
“They were pigging on the free food at the bar.”

Synonyms

hog swine

Words that rhyme with pig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

big prig dig renege swig twig trig fig gig rig brig bigwig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pig"?▾

"Pig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pig" is /ˈpɪɡ/.

What does "pig" mean?▾

Pig: Any of several intelligent mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus scrofa.

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