How to pronounce uintjie
Say it like AYNG-kee. Uintjie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYNG).
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- AYNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uintjie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uintjie
American and British speakers say uintjie in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈeɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYNG-kee.
What does uintjie mean?
- The edible bulb of certain plants.
Where does uintjie come from?
From Afrikaans uintjie, from Dutch ajuintje (“little onion”).
Questions about saying uintjie
How do you pronounce uintjie?
Say AYNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈeɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uintjie?
Uintjie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYNG). Broken into parts: AYNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say uintjie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈeɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.