How to pronounce zingy
Say it like ZING-ee. Zingy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZING).
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- ZING
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zingy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zingy
American and British speakers say zingy in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪŋi/ in the US and /ˈzɪŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZING-ee.
What does zingy mean?
- Full of zest.
Where does zingy come from?
From zing + -y.
Words that rhyme with zingy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zingy.
Questions about saying zingy
How do you pronounce zingy?
Say ZING-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪŋi/. In British English it is /ˈzɪŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zingy?
Zingy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZING). Broken into parts: ZING · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say zingy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪŋi/ and the British form is /ˈzɪŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.