How to pronounce gingival
Say it like JIN-jih-vul. Gingival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- jih
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingival 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.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gingival
American and British speakers say gingival in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIN-jih-vul.
What does gingival mean?
- Relating to the gums.
Where does gingival come from?
Borrowed from New Latin gingīvālis.
Questions about saying gingival
How do you pronounce gingival?
Say JIN-jih-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingival?
Gingival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · jih · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say gingival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.