Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gingiva

/ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.78 in modern English

Syllables: gin-gi-va
IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvə/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gingīva (“gums”).

Inflected Forms

gingivae (plural)

Derived Forms

gingival gingivectomy gingivitis

Synonyms

gum

Rhymes With

saliva viva godiva conjunctiva

Questions

How do you pronounce gingiva?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvə/.
What does gingiva mean?: The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Where does gingiva come from?: Borrowed from Latin gingīva (“gums”).

How to pronounce gingiva

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