How to Pronounce Ginkgo

To pronounce "ginkgo", say GINKG-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ginkgo”

"ginkgo" has 2 syllables: ginkg-o. It rhymes with bunco and bunko, if that helps it stick.

What does ginkgo mean?

noun

  1. Ginkgo biloba, a tree native to China with small, fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.
  2. The seed of the ginkgo tree.

Synonyms

maidenhair tree

Words that rhyme with ginkgo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buncobunkothinkostinkojuncozincozinco-brunkowpinkorunco

Related words

gingkoginkgoaleansalisburiaginkgophytanmelinjogamharotenga

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ginkgo"?▾

"Ginkgo" has 2 syllables: ginkg · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "ginkgo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ginkgo" is /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/.

What does "ginkgo" mean?▾

Ginkgo: Ginkgo biloba, a tree native to China with small, fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.

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