How to pronounce jinn
Say it like JIN. Jinn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jinn 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.
American vs British pronunciation of jinn
American and British speakers say jinn in essentially the same way: /dʒɪn/ in the US and /dʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIN.
What does jinn mean?
- A human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.
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Words that rhyme with jinn
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Words that sound like jinn
Questions about saying jinn
How do you pronounce jinn?
Say JIN. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪn/. In British English it is /dʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jinn?
Jinn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JIN.
Do Americans and Brits say jinn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪn/ and the British form is /dʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jinn?
Jinn sounds the same as gin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.