How to pronounce gingery
Say it like JIN-juh-ree. Gingery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- juh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gingery
American and British speakers say gingery in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪndʒəri/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪndʒəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIN-juh-ree.
What does gingery mean?
- Somewhat reddish or reddish-brown in color (especially of hair or skin coloring).“gingery hair / freckles; the gingery fur of a fox”
- Having reddish-brown hair. (of a person)
- Having a flavor or aroma of the spice ginger; containing that spice.“a gingery broth / stir-fry”
Where does gingery come from?
From ginger + -y.
Words that rhyme with gingery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gingery.
Questions about saying gingery
How do you pronounce gingery?
Say JIN-juh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒəri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingery?
Gingery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · juh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say gingery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪndʒəri/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪndʒəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.