How do you pronounce "ninja"?

In American English: /ˈnɪndʒə/ (NINJ-uh). In British English: /nɪndʒə/ (NINJ-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈnɪndʒə/ (NINJ-uh). In Australian English: /nˈɪndʒə/ (N-inj).

Is "ninja" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɪndʒə/ (NINJ-uh), while in British English it's /nɪndʒə/ (NINJ-uh).

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ninja

/ˈnɪndʒə/

NINJ-uh

Syllable Breakdown

nɪndʒnin·əja

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