How to pronounce ginger
Say it like JIN-jer. Ginger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ginger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ginger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JIN-juh.
What does ginger mean?
- perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
- dried ground gingerroot
- pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
- add ginger to in order to add flavor“ginger the soup”
- (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color“a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes”“a ginger kitten”
Words that rhyme with ginger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ginger.
Questions about saying ginger
How do you pronounce ginger?
Say JIN-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ginger?
Ginger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · jer.
Is ginger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ (JIN-juh).