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How to pronounce “gig”

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Pronunciation guide for gig

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of gig with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
You're Never Weird On The Internet (Almost): A MemoirMALE SPEAKER: OK, so your first real gig was ultra low budget--
Definition summary
Originally (music), a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.

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How to pronounce gig

You're Never Weird On The Internet (Almost): A Memoir

MALE SPEAKER: OK, so your first real gig was ultra low budget--

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “gig”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Originally (music), a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
  • (by extension) Any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.
  • (US, military) A demerit received for some infraction of a military deportment or dress code.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive)
  • (intransitive)

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