How to pronounce gingerism
Say it like JIN-jer-ih-zum. Gingerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- jer
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingerism 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gingerism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JIN-juh-ih-zum.
What does gingerism mean?
- Prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair.
Where does gingerism come from?
From ginger + -ism.
Questions about saying gingerism
How do you pronounce gingerism?
Say JIN-jer-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒɚɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒəɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingerism?
Gingerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · jer · ih · zum.
Is gingerism 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 /ˈdʒɪndʒəɪzəm/ (JIN-juh-ih-zum).