How to pronounce ganja
Say it like GAHN-juh. Ganja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHN).
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- GAHN
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ganja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ganja
American and British speakers say ganja in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɑndʒə/ in the US and /ˈɡændʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAN-juh.
What does ganja mean?
- Marijuana, the inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.
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Questions about saying ganja
How do you pronounce ganja?
Say GAHN-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑndʒə/. In British English it is /ˈɡændʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ganja?
Ganja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHN). Broken into parts: GAHN · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say ganja the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɑndʒə/ and the British form is /ˈɡændʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.