How to pronounce "žingsnis" in English
ˈɪŋz.nɪs
INGZ·nis
Primary stress: INGZ
Hear native speakers say žingsnis in context across real video clips
savaitinį filmų vakarą savo mėgstamo serialo draugų kompanijoje, naudojant bingo korteles kad būtų linksmiau. Tai didelis žingsnis įtraukiant mažus žaidimo momentus Pavyzdžiui, suvaidinti geriausią Monty Python ‘Kvailų ėjimų ministerijos’ sceną Pavyzdžiui, suvaidinti geriausią Monty Python ‘Kvailų ėjimų ministerijos’ sceną
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “žingsnis”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
INGZ
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
nis
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("INGZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "žingsnis" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "žingsnis is" sounds like "žingsnis-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "žingsnis" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Tai didelis žingsnis įtraukiant mažus žaidimo momentus Pavyzdžiui, suvaidinti geriausią Monty Python ‘Kvailų ėjimų ministerijos’ sceną”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “žingsnis”
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Tai didelis žingsnis įtraukiant mažus žaidimo momentus Pavyzdžiui, suvaidinti geriausią Monty Python ‘Kvailų ėjimų ministerijos’ sceną
Hear it in context: “žingsnis”
1 clipThe English word “žingsnis” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɪŋz.nɪs (phonetic respelling: INGZ-nis). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (INGZ · nis), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (INGZ). Grammatically, “žingsnis” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “žingsnis” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @8:26
“savaitinį filmų vakarą savo mėgstamo serialo draugų kompanijoje, naudojant bingo korteles kad būtų linksmiau. Tai didelis žingsnis įtraukiant mažus žaidimo momentus Pavyzdžiui, suvaidinti geriausią Monty Python ‘Kvailų ėjimų ministerijos’ sceną Pavyzdžiui, suvaidinti geriausią Monty Python ‘Kvailų ėjimų ministerijos’ sceną”
Definition & Meaning: “žingsnis”
- A rare or archaic term.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The etymology of the obscure word ingsnis remains uncertain.”
- “korteles kad būtų linksmiau. Tai didelis žingsnis įtraukiant mažus žaidimo momentus Pavyzdžiui, suvaidinti geriausią Monty Python ‘Kvailų ėjimų ministerijos’ sc”
Pronounce: “žingsnis”
- Pronunciation:
- INGZ-nis
- Syllables:
- INGZ · nis
- Written Hyphenation:
- ings · nis
- Primary stress:
- INGZ
- IPA:
- ˈɪŋz.nɪs
- Hear it in context
- žingsnis
Words that Rhyme with “žingsnis”
-ɪŋznɪsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"žingsnis" (⁄ˈɪŋz.nɪs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "žingsnis" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about žingsnis
How do you pronounce “žingsnis”?
“žingsnis” is pronounced ⁄ˈɪŋz.nɪs⁄ (INGZ-nis). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “žingsnis”?
“žingsnis” has 2 syllables: INGZ · nis.
Where is the stress in “žingsnis”?
The primary stress in “žingsnis” is on “INGZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “žingsnis” mean?
A rare or archaic term.
How can I hear “žingsnis” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “žingsnis” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “žingsnis”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).