English pronunciation

How to pronounce “bigger”

Phonetic spelling

BIG-er

IPA /ˈbɪɡɝ/

Syllable stress

big·ger

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How do you spell “bigger”?

b i g g e r

“bigger” is spelled B-I-G-G-E-R. It is pronounced BIG-er, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • This room feels bigger with the furniture moved.

  • I need a bigger cup for my coffee.

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