How to Pronounce "whigs"
word
ˈhwɪɡz/, /ˈwɪɡz
HWIGZ or WIGZ
wɪɡz
WIGZ
Definition
The Whigs were members of historic political parties in Britain and the United States, known for supporting constitutional government and opposing absolute monarchy (in Britain) or supporting modernization (in the US) during the 17th to 19th centuries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪɡz/, /ˈwɪɡz
British English
wɪɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWIGZ or WIGZ
UK
WIGZ
Listen in Context
The Whigs were important in British history.
In the 1800s, many Americans supported the Whigs.
The Whigs wanted a constitutional government.
Did you know the Whigs in the US eventually helped form the Republican Party?