How to Pronounce Ninjas

To pronounce "ninjas", say NINJ-as — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

NINJ-as

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💡 Tip for remembering “ninjas”

"ninjas" has 2 syllables: ninj-as. It rhymes with cringes and dinges, if that helps it stick.

What does ninjas 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

Words that rhyme with ninjas

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cringesdingesimpingesfringeshingesbingesinfringesminges

Related words

monstersbaddieszombiesundeadorcsroninsuperheroesswordsmen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ninjas"?▾

"Ninjas" has 2 syllables: ninj · as.

What does "ninjas" mean?▾

Ninjas: An adult male human.

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