How to Pronounce Djinn

To pronounce "djinn", say DJINN — one syllable, IPA /dʒɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/dʒɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “djinn”

"djinn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gynne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does djinn mean?

noun

  1. (Muslim demonology) A genie and descendant of the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form, equivalent to demons in Jewish demonology.

Words that rhyme with djinn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

jinnidjinnijinngeniesdjinjinnsjinneegenie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "djinn"?▾

"Djinn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "djinn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "djinn" is /dʒɪn/.

What does "djinn" mean?▾

Djinn: (Muslim demonology) A genie and descendant of the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form, equivalent to demons in Jewish demonology.

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