How to Pronounce Wig

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

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Letters

/wɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wig”

"wig" 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: whig, wigg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wig mean?

noun

  1. A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.
  2. (among fishermen) An old seal.

verb

  1. To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
  2. To upbraid, reprimand.

Synonyms

hairpieceperiwigperuketoupetoupee

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Words that rhyme with wig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bigprigdigrenegeswigtwigpigtrigfiggigrigbrig

Related words

hairpiecetoupeeperukeheadwearrugweavehaircrack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wig"?▾

"Wig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wig" is /wɪɡ/.

What does "wig" mean?▾

Wig: A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

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