How to Pronounce Jay

To pronounce "jay", say JAY — 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

Letters

/dʒeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jay”

"jay" 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: j, jae, jaye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jay mean?

noun

Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.
Other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.

Synonyms

bluejay k kae whisky jack

Words that rhyme with jay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray cache fray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jay"?▾

"Jay" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jay"?▾

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

What does "jay" mean?▾

Jay: Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.

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