How to Pronounce Ginger

To pronounce "ginger", say GING-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɪndʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɪndʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ginger”

"ginger" has 2 syllables: ging-er. It rhymes with injure and fringer, if that helps it stick.

What does ginger mean?

noun

  1. The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
  2. The plant that produces this rhizome.

verb

  1. To add ginger to.
  2. To enliven, to spice (up).

adjective

  1. (of hair) Of a reddish-brown colour.

Words that rhyme with ginger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

injurefringerhingerballinger

Related words

gingerrootcoloredcolorfulcolouredpeppinesspepaleredhead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ginger"?▾

"Ginger" has 2 syllables: ging · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "ginger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ginger" is /ˈdʒɪndʒə/.

What does "ginger" mean?▾

Ginger: The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.

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