Phonetic Breakdown of "ginger"
Learn how to break down "ginger" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
gin-ger
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈdʒɪndʒə/
/ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
JH IH1 N JH ER0
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Pronunciation Tips:
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Definition of "ginger"
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪndʒə/
Noun
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The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
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The plant that produces this rhizome.
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Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
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A reddish-brown color.
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A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.
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Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).
Verb
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To add ginger to.
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To enliven, to spice (up).
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To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.
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To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.
Adjective
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(of hair) Of a reddish-brown colour.
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪndʒə/
Verb
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To move gingerly, very careful and cautious.
Adjective
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Sensitive, delicate.
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪndʒə/
Noun
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A homosexual.
Adjective
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Homosexual.
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