How to pronounce ringgit
Say it like RING-it. Ringgit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringgit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ringgit
American and British speakers say ringgit in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋɪt/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-it.
What does ringgit mean?
- The currency of Malaysia
Where does ringgit come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Malay ringgit (literally “jagged”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ringgit
How do you pronounce ringgit?
Say RING-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringgit?
Ringgit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · it.
Do Americans and Brits say ringgit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.