How to pronounce gingerol
Say it like JIN-juh-rol. Gingerol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- juh
- rol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingerol 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gingerol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JIN-juh-rol.
What does gingerol mean?
- Any of several isomeric compounds responsible for the heat of ginger
Where does gingerol come from?
From ginger + -ol.
Questions about saying gingerol
How do you pronounce gingerol?
Say JIN-juh-rol. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒərɑl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒərɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingerol?
Gingerol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · juh · rol.
Is gingerol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɪndʒərɒl/ (JIN-juh-rol).