How to Pronounce Rigs

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

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/ɹɪɡz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rigs”

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

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

What does rigs 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.

noun

  1. A ridge.

Words that rhyme with rigs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

digstwigsbiggsfigsjigsgigsbigsphigsbigwigsdiggsfiggstiggs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rigs"?▾

"Rigs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rigs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rigs" is /ɹɪɡz/.

What does "rigs" mean?▾

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

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