How to Pronounce Vig

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

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Letters

/vɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vig”

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

What does vig mean?

noun

  1. A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
  2. The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.

Synonyms

cuthouse advantagehouse cuthouse takejuiceoverroundrakerake-off

Words that rhyme with vig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bigprigdigrenegeswigtwigpigtrigfiggigrigbrig

Related words

debtinteresteffpsigacommitteesvigorishgamble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vig"?▾

"Vig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "vig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vig" is /vɪɡ/.

What does "vig" mean?▾

Vig: A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.

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