How to pronounce gingko
Say it like GHING-koh. Gingko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHING).
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- GHING
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingko 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.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gingko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHING-koh.
What does gingko mean?
- Alternative spelling of ginkgo.
Words that rhyme with gingko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gingko.
Questions about saying gingko
How do you pronounce gingko?
Say GHING-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪŋˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪŋˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingko?
Gingko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHING). Broken into parts: GHING · koh.
Is gingko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡɪŋˌkəʊ/ (GHING-koh).