How to pronounce ninja
Say it like NIN-juh. Ninja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN).
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- NIN
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ninja
American and British speakers say ninja in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪndʒə/ in the US and /nɪndʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: nin-juh.
What does ninja mean?
- a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu
- a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations
Where does ninja come from?
The Juggalo slang sense arose via influence from AAVE nigga.
Questions about saying ninja
How do you pronounce ninja?
Say NIN-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪndʒə/. In British English it is /nɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninja?
Ninja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN). Broken into parts: NIN · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say ninja the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪndʒə/ and the British form is /nɪndʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.