How to Pronounce Twig

To pronounce "twig", say TWIG — one syllable, IPA /twɪɡ/. 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

/twɪɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twig”

"twig" 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: twigg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does twig mean?

noun

  1. A small thin branch of a tree or bush.

    “They used twigs and leaves as a base to start the fire.”

verb

  1. To beat with twigs.

Synonyms

tillow

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Words that rhyme with twig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bigprigdigrenegeswigpigtrigfiggigrigbrigbigwig

Related words

sprigbranchlettumblebranchstick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twig"?▾

"Twig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "twig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twig" is /twɪɡ/.

What does "twig" mean?▾

Twig: A small thin branch of a tree or bush.

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