How to pronounce gingiva
Say it like JIN-jih-vuh. Gingiva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- jih
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingiva 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gingiva
American and British speakers say gingiva in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIN-jih-vuh.
What does gingiva mean?
- The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Where does gingiva come from?
Borrowed from Latin gingīva (“gums”).
Questions about saying gingiva
How do you pronounce gingiva?
Say JIN-jih-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingiva?
Gingiva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · jih · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say gingiva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.