How to pronounce ginkgo
Say it like GHING-koh. Ginkgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHING).
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- GHING
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ginkgo 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ginkgo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHING-koh.
What does ginkgo mean?
- Any trees native to China with small, fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.
- The seed of a ginkgo tree.
Words that rhyme with ginkgo
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Questions about saying ginkgo
How do you pronounce ginkgo?
Say GHING-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ginkgo?
Ginkgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHING). Broken into parts: GHING · koh.
Is ginkgo 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 /ˈɡɪŋkəʊ/ (GHING-koh).