How to pronounce ginormous
Say it like jy-NOR-mus. Ginormous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- jy
- NOR
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ginormous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ginormous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jy-NAW-mus.
What does ginormous mean?
- Very large.
Where does ginormous come from?
Blend of gi(gantic) + (e)normous.
Words that rhyme with ginormous
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Questions about saying ginormous
How do you pronounce ginormous?
Say jy-NOR-mus. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪˈnɔrməs/. In British English it is /dʒaɪˈnɔːməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ginormous?
Ginormous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: jy · NOR · mus.
Is ginormous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒaɪˈnɔːməs/ (jy-NAW-mus).