How to Pronounce J

To pronounce "j", say J — one syllable, IPA /dʒeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dʒeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “j”

"j" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: jay, jae, jaye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does j mean?

noun

  1. A term for a marijuana cigarette ('joint').
  2. An alternative version of i, the positive square root of -1; used in the context of electronics.

Words that rhyme with j

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

fliergrussjointdoobiebluntspliffreeferjay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "j"?▾

"J" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "j"?▾

The IPA transcription of "j" is /dʒeɪ/.

What does "j" mean?▾

J: A term for a marijuana cigarette ('joint').

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