How to Pronounce Jams

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

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Letters

/d͡ʒæmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jams”

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

What does jams 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.”

noun

  1. A kind of frock for children.

Synonyms

conservejellypreserveram

Words that rhyme with jams

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramshamsprogramsclamsgramscramsjambsyamsdiagramsslamsgrammesholograms

Related words

pickleblockholejampackpackfixstuffwad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jams"?▾

"Jams" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jams"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jams" is /d͡ʒæmz/.

What does "jams" mean?▾

Jams: 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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