How to pronounce gingersnap
Say it like JIN-jerr-snap. Gingersnap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- jerr
- snap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingersnap 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.
- jerrKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- snapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gingersnap
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JIN-juh-snap.
What does gingersnap mean?
- A type of biscuit or cookie made from dough seasoned with ginger.
Where does gingersnap come from?
From ginger + snap.
Questions about saying gingersnap
How do you pronounce gingersnap?
Say JIN-jerr-snap. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒɚrsnæp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒəsnæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingersnap?
Gingersnap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · jerr · snap.
Is gingersnap 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 /ˈdʒɪndʒəsnæp/ (JIN-juh-snap).