How to pronounce jingle
Say it like JING-gul. Jingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING).
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- JING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jingle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jingle
American and British speakers say jingle in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JING-gul.
What does jingle mean?
- To make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself.“The beads jingled as she walked.”
- To cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself.“She jingled the beads as she walked.”
- To rhyme or sound with a jingling effect.
- The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.“He heard the jingle of her keys in the door and turned off the screen.”
- A small piece of metal attached to a musical instrument, such as a tambourine, so as to make a jangling sound when the instrument is played.“Her tambourine didn't come with any jingles attached.”
- A memorable short song, or in some cases a snippet of a popular song with its lyrics modified, used for the purposes of advertising a product or service in a TV or radio commercial.“That used-car dealership's jingle has been stuck in my head since we heard that song.”
Where does jingle come from?
The verb, which is older than the noun, is from Middle English gyngle.
Words that rhyme with jingle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jingle.
Questions about saying jingle
How do you pronounce jingle?
Say JING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jingle?
Jingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING). Broken into parts: JING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say jingle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.