How to pronounce jjigae
Say it like JEE-gheh. Jjigae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- gheh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jjigae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ghehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of jjigae
American and British speakers say jjigae in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒiɡɛ/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːɡɛ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-gheh.
What does jjigae mean?
- A Korean stew, typically made with meat, seafood or vegetables in a seasoned broth and served boiling hot.
Where does jjigae come from?
Borrowed from Korean 찌개 (jjigae), from 찌- (jji-, “to steam”) + -개 (-gae, suffix denoting something small associated with an action).
Questions about saying jjigae
How do you pronounce jjigae?
Say JEE-gheh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiɡɛ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːɡɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jjigae?
Jjigae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · gheh.
Do Americans and Brits say jjigae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒiɡɛ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːɡɛ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.