How to Pronounce Wiggle

To pronounce "wiggle", say WIGGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɪɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wiggle”

"wiggle" has 2 syllables: wiggl-e. It rhymes with giggle and wriggle, if that helps it stick.

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

What does wiggle mean?

noun

  1. A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.

    “She walked with a sexy wiggle.”

  2. An alternating state or characteristic.

verb

  1. To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; To shake or jiggle.

    “Her hips wiggle as she walks.”

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Words that rhyme with wiggle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gigglewrigglejigglesquiggledigglefigeligelquigglerigglesigelsiglstigall

Related words

wrigglejigglesquirmjogglewaggleshakestirmove

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wiggle"?▾

"Wiggle" has 2 syllables: wiggl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wiggle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wiggle" is /ˈwɪɡəl/.

What does "wiggle" mean?▾

Wiggle: A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.

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