How to pronounce jinrickshaw
Say it like jin-RIK-shaw. Jinrickshaw has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIK).
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- jin
- RIK
- shaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jinrickshaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of jinrickshaw
American and British speakers say jinrickshaw in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɪnˈrɪkʃɔ/ in the US and /ˌdʒɪnˈrɪkʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: jin-RIK-shaw.
What does jinrickshaw mean?
- Alternative form of jinriksha.
Questions about saying jinrickshaw
How do you pronounce jinrickshaw?
Say jin-RIK-shaw. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɪnˈrɪkʃɔ/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɪnˈrɪkʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jinrickshaw?
Jinrickshaw has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIK). Broken into parts: jin · RIK · shaw.
Do Americans and Brits say jinrickshaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɪnˈrɪkʃɔ/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɪnˈrɪkʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.