How to pronounce jingly
Say it like JING-glee. Jingly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING).
- JING
- glee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jingly 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.
- gleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jingly
American and British speakers say jingly in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪŋɡli/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪŋɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JING-glee.
What does jingly mean?
- that jingles, having a jingling sound.
Where does jingly come from?
From jingle + -y.
Words that rhyme with jingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jingly.
Questions about saying jingly
How do you pronounce jingly?
Say JING-glee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪŋɡli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪŋɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jingly?
Jingly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING). Broken into parts: JING · glee.
Do Americans and Brits say jingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪŋɡli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪŋɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.