Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookWord 324 of 545 · Food and drink
How to pronounce ginger
/ˈdʒɪndʒə/ British English
JIN·jə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
GIN·ger
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JIN·jə
My tip
Both gs sound like j: JIN-jə.
In a sentence
This fresh ginger smells lovely.
Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: JIN-jə.
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Questions
How do you pronounce ginger?
In British English, ginger is pronounced /ˈdʒɪndʒə/. Say it like this: JIN-jə. Both gs sound like j: JIN-jə.
How many syllables are in ginger?
When you say it, ginger has 2 syllables: JIN-jə. The strong beat is the first one, JIN.
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