How to pronounce zinger
Say it like ZING-er. Zinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZING).
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- ZING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zinger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZING-uh.
What does zinger mean?
- A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.“The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.”
- A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.
- An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.“I was still reeling from the zinger of seeing my ex on a date with my best friend.”
Where does zinger come from?
From zing + -er.
Words that rhyme with zinger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zinger.
Questions about saying zinger
How do you pronounce zinger?
Say ZING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zinger?
Zinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZING). Broken into parts: ZING · er.
Is zinger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈzɪŋə/ (ZING-uh).