How to Pronounce Gingerbread

To pronounce "gingerbread", say GING-erbr-ead — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gingerbread”

"gingerbread" has 3 syllables: ging-erbr-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does gingerbread mean?

noun

  1. A type of cake whose main flavoring is ginger.
  2. Something ersatz; something showy but insubstantial.

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Words that rhyme with gingerbread

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dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

gingersnapgingernutlebkuchencake-bread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gingerbread"?▾

"Gingerbread" has 3 syllables: ging · erbr · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "gingerbread"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gingerbread" is /ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/.

What does "gingerbread" mean?▾

Gingerbread: A type of cake whose main flavoring is ginger.

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