How to Pronounce Jamming

To pronounce "jamming", say JAMM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdʒæmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jamming”

"jamming" has 2 syllables: jamm-ing. It rhymes with slamming and damning, if that helps it stick.

What does jamming mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act or process by which something is jammed.

adjective

  1. Great; awesome.

Synonyms

ram

Words that rhyme with jamming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slammingdamningrammingdammingshammingdiagramingprogrammingcrammingspammingclammingzamang

Related words

scramblingobstructiontamperingdisruptioninterferenceinterruptioninterferinginterception

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jamming"?▾

"Jamming" has 2 syllables: jamm · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "jamming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jamming" is /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/.

What does "jamming" mean?▾

Jamming: To get something stuck in a confined space.

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