How to Pronounce Ninja

To pronounce "ninja", say NINJ-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪndʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈnɪndʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ninja”

"ninja" has 2 syllables: ninj-a.

What does ninja mean?

noun

  1. An adult male human.

    “The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.”

  2. (collective) All human males collectively: mankind.

noun

  1. A person trained in ninjutsu, especially one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.
  2. A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.

verb

  1. To act or move like a ninja, particularly with regard to a combination of speed, power, and stealth.
  2. To claim an item through abuse of game mechanics.

    “That damn warrior ninja'd an epic-quality wand even though he can't even use it!”

Synonyms

maleomihumanpersonkillermagiciansecret agentspysuperspyassassin

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ninja"?▾

"Ninja" has 2 syllables: ninj · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "ninja"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ninja" is /ˈnɪndʒə/.

What does "ninja" mean?▾

Ninja: An adult male human.

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