How to Pronounce Jingle

To pronounce "jingle", say JINGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jingle”

"jingle" has 2 syllables: jingl-e. It rhymes with tingle and commingle, if that helps it stick.

What does jingle mean?

noun

  1. The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.

    “He heard the jingle of her keys in the door and turned off the screen.”

  2. A small piece of metal attached to a musical instrument, such as a tambourine, so as to make a jangling sound when the instrument is played.

    “Her tambourine didn't come with any jingles attached.”

verb

  1. To make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself.

    “The beads jingled as she walked.”

  2. To cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself.

    “She jingled the beads as she walked.”

Words that rhyme with jingle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tinglecomminglesinglebingleshingleintermingleswingledinglelinglepringlebringledingel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jingle"?▾

"Jingle" has 2 syllables: jingl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "jingle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jingle" is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/.

What does "jingle" mean?▾

Jingle: The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.

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