How to pronounce gingham
Say it like GHING-um. Gingham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHING).
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- GHING
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gingham
American and British speakers say gingham in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪŋəm/ in the US and /ˈɡɪŋəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHING-um.
What does gingham mean?
- A cotton fabric made from dyed and white yarn woven in checks.
- A dress made from that material.
Where does gingham come from?
From Malay genggang (“ajar; apart”), or a corruption of French Guingamp, the name of a town in Brittany, France, where this cloth may have been made.
Questions about saying gingham
How do you pronounce gingham?
Say GHING-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪŋəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪŋəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingham?
Gingham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHING). Broken into parts: GHING · um.
Do Americans and Brits say gingham the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪŋəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪŋəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.