2 syllables: Bi, got. Stress on Bi.
BIG-uht
/ˈbɪɡət/
Bigot is pronounced BIG-uht (/ˈbɪɡət/). It has two syllables (Bi-got), with the stress on "Bi". Bigot is a noun for a person who strongly dislikes or unfairly judges others based on their group (such as race, religion, or politics), often expressing prejudice in a narrow, uncompromising way. A bigot clings to their own beliefs and dismisses differing views or people, sometimes using hostile or biased language. The term implies a prejudiced, inflexible stance rather than a balanced opinion.
nounBigot is a noun for a person who strongly dislikes or unfairly judges others based on their group (such as race, religion, or politics), often expressing prejudice in a narrow, uncompromising way. A bigot clings to their own beliefs and dismisses differing views or people, sometimes using hostile or biased language. The term implies a prejudiced, inflexible stance rather than a balanced opinion.
"She faced criticism for calling him a bigot after he refused to consider alternative perspectives."
"The debate exposed how some participants were behaving like bigots, shouting stereotypes instead of engaging."
"Politicians risk alienating voters when they appear to be bigots who ignore evidence."
You say /ˈbɪɡət/. The stress is on the first syllable: BIG-ut. Start with a short, lax /ɪ/ as in bit, then move to /ɡ/ + /ə/ (schwa) and end with a light /t/. If you’re using careful speech, release the final /t; in casual speech /t/ may be softer or unreleased. Listen to native examples to lock the rhythm.
Common issues are misplacing stress (trying to emphasize the second syllable), mispronouncing the vowel in the first syllable as /iː/ (like beet) instead of /ɪ/, and softening or omitting the final /t/. To correct: keep the first syllable short /ɪ/ and clearly release /t/ at the end, or practice a light /t/ with a brief stop followed by a faint vowel release.
In US/UK/AU, /ˈbɪɡət/ remains similar, with minor rhotic differences only in connected speech. The vowel in the first syllable stays /ɪ/, but American speakers may reduce the second syllable more in fast speech, UK and AU speakers might have slightly longer vowel or crisper /t/ release depending on regional patterns. Overall, the word is non-rhotic in GA contexts, with final /t/ clarity varying by tempo.
The challenge lies in the short, lax /ɪ/ followed by a strong /ɡ/ onset and a quick /ət/ cluster. People often mispronounce the final /t/ as dashed or silent, or substitute /t/ with /d/ in rapid speech. Focus on the crisp /t/ release and avoid turning the /ɡ/ into a softened /ɡw/ cluster. Practice by isolating /ɡ/ and /ət/ with a brief pause between.
A distinctive feature is maintaining a clear, single-syllable second element /ət/ rather than turning it into /ɪt/ or /ət/ into a schwa-heavy ending. The second syllable should be unstressed and reduced; avoid inserting extra vowels. For precise speech, ensure the /ɡ/ has a firm stop and the final /t/ is released; this keeps the word sounding decisive and NOT slurred.
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Bigot derives from the French word bougette (a pouch or bag) in the mid-16th century, but the modern social meaning emerges in 16th- to 17th-century Europe, where it described a stubborn, injudicious follower. The term in English adopted a pejorative bent, aligning with concepts of obstinacy and partisanship. Early uses framed bigots as those who cling to inherited opinions or religious dogma, resisting reform. Over time, the word broadened beyond religious prejudice to denounce rigid, unfair prejudice toward any group. In contemporary English, bigot denotes a person whose bias is pronounced and persistent, often accompanied by insistent rhetoric. The evolution reflects historical tensions around authority, conformity, and social inclusion, with first known English attestations appearing in political or religious polemics that criticized intolerance. Today, while some contexts reclaim or normalize discussions around belief, “bigot” remains a strong, condemnatory label for biased, discriminatory attitudes that undermine pluralistic values.
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