How to Pronounce "jinni"
word
ˈdʒɪni
JINN-ee
ˈdʒɪni
JINN-ee
Definition
A 'jinni' is a supernatural being from Arabic and Islamic mythology, believed to have magical powers and often able to grant wishes. The plural form is 'jinn,' and in Western stories, 'jinni' is sometimes called a 'genie.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪni
British English
ˈdʒɪni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JINN-ee
UK
JINN-ee
Listen in Context
A jinni can grant magical wishes in many stories.
The lamp held a powerful jinni inside.
People used to fear the power of a jinni.
I loved reading tales about a mischievous jinni as a kid.