How to pronounce gingerous
Say it like JIN-juh-rus. Gingerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- juh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingerous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gingerous
American and British speakers say gingerous in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪndʒərəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪndʒərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIN-juh-rus.
What does gingerous mean?
- Of a ginger or reddish color.
Where does gingerous come from?
From ginger + -ous.
Questions about saying gingerous
How do you pronounce gingerous?
Say JIN-juh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒərəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingerous?
Gingerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · juh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say gingerous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪndʒərəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪndʒərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.