How to pronounce jingal
Say it like JIN-gawl. Jingal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN).
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- JIN
- gawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jingal 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.
- gawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of jingal
American and British speakers say jingal in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪnɡɔl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪnɡɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIN-gawl.
What does jingal mean?
- A type of gun, usually a light piece mounted on a swivel, sometimes taking the form of a heavy musket fired from a rest.
Where does jingal come from?
Borrowed from Hindi [script needed] (janjal).
Questions about saying jingal
How do you pronounce jingal?
Say JIN-gawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪnɡɔl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪnɡɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jingal?
Jingal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIN). Broken into parts: JIN · gawl.
Do Americans and Brits say jingal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪnɡɔl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪnɡɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.