How to Pronounce Rig

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

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/ɹɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rig”

"rig" 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: rigg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rig mean?

noun

  1. The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
  2. Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.

    “The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface.”

verb

  1. To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
  2. To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.

Words that rhyme with rig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bigprigdigrenegeswigtwigpigtrigfiggigbrigbigwig

Related words

carriageequipageoutfitgetupsetmanipulateibctruck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rig"?▾

"Rig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rig" is /ɹɪɡ/.

What does "rig" mean?▾

Rig: The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.

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