How to Pronounce "nigger"
word
/ˈnɪɡɝ/
NI-gur
/nˈɪɡɐ/
NI-guh
Definition
A highly offensive racial slur used against Black people. It is hateful, abusive, and should generally only be encountered in discussions about racism, history, or quoted language.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɪɡɝ/
British English
/nˈɪɡɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NI-gur
UK
NI-guh
Listen in Context
The teacher said that nigger is a hateful slur and should not be used.
We read a book that explained why the word nigger is deeply offensive.
In class, we learned that saying nigger can seriously hurt people.
He quoted the word nigger while discussing racism, but everyone agreed it was still painful to hear.