How to Pronounce Gin

To pronounce "gin", say GIN — 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/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gin”

"gin" 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: ginn, jin, qian — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gin mean?

noun

  1. A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.
  2. Gin rummy.

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Words that rhyme with gin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

noosesnareschnappssloejuniperfirealcohol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gin"?▾

"Gin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gin"?▾

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

What does "gin" mean?▾

Gin: A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.

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