English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bigot Pronunciation
Bigot is pronounced BI-guht, IPA /ˈbɪgət/.
BI-guht
US /ˈbɪgət/ · UK /ˈbɪgət/
Syllables: BI · guht (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Someone who holds stubborn, intolerant opinions about a group of people.
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Bigot in a Sentence
- Nobody wanted to share a table with the bigot.
- He was called a bigot for the remark.
- A bigot rarely changes his mind.
Common Mispronunciations of Bigot
Not BY-guht
Keep the opening vowel short, as in big, rather than letting it run to the y of bite.
Not bi-GOT
Hit BI at the front and let the close go dull to guht.
Tip: Bigot and bigoted both hold the front stress, and the g stays hard in each.
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