How to pronounce jinx
Say it like JINGKS. Jinx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JINGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jinx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JINGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jinx
American and British speakers say jinx in essentially the same way: /dʒɪŋks/ in the US and /dʒɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: JINGKS.
What does jinx mean?
- A hex; an evil spell.
- A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
- To cast a spell on.
- To bring bad luck to.
- To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.
- Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
Where does jinx come from?
From jynx in the transferred sense “a charm or spell”.
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Words that rhyme with jinx
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Questions about saying jinx
How do you pronounce jinx?
Say JINGKS. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪŋks/. In British English it is /dʒɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jinx?
Jinx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JINGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say jinx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪŋks/ and the British form is /dʒɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.