How to Pronounce Prig

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɹɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prig”

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

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

What does prig mean?

noun

  1. A tinker.
  2. A petty thief or pickpocket.

verb

  1. To filch or steal.

    “to prig a handkerchief”

  2. To ride

Synonyms

goody-goodyprudepuritancoitizego to bed withsleep withcozenmillpurloin

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Words that rhyme with prig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bigdigrenegeswigtwigpigtrigfiggigrigbrigbigwig

Related words

snobsnotcoxcombprideprizerpoobahproudlingboast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prig"?▾

"Prig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "prig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prig" is /pɹɪɡ/.

What does "prig" mean?▾

Prig: A tinker.

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