How to pronounce jingo
Say it like JING-goh. Jingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING).
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- JING
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jingo 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.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jingo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JING-goh.
What does jingo mean?
- One who supports policy favoring war.
Where does jingo come from?
From the minced oath by jingo, which was used in a music hall song, written ca.
Words that rhyme with jingo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jingo.
Questions about saying jingo
How do you pronounce jingo?
Say JING-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jingo?
Jingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING). Broken into parts: JING · goh.
Is jingo 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 /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊ/ (JING-goh).