How to pronounce ninjas
Say it like NIN-juz. Ninjas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN).
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- NIN
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninjas 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.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ninjas
American and British speakers say ninjas in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪndʒəz/ in the US and /ˈnɪndʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIN-juz.
What does ninjas mean?
- plural of ninja How to pronounce ninja
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ninja How to pronounce ninja
Questions about saying ninjas
How do you pronounce ninjas?
Say NIN-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪndʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈnɪndʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninjas?
Ninjas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN). Broken into parts: NIN · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say ninjas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪndʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈnɪndʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.