How to Pronounce Jam

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

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Letters

/ˈdʒæːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jam”

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

Sounds exactly like: jamb — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jam mean?

noun

  1. A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
  2. A difficult situation.

verb

  1. To get something stuck in a confined space.

    “Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door.”

  2. To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze.

    “The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters.”

Synonyms

conservejellypreserveram

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Words that rhyme with jam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamepigramlamlambham

Related words

pickleblockholejampackpackfixstuffwad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jam"?▾

"Jam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jam" is /ˈdʒæːm/.

What does "jam" mean?▾

Jam: A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.

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