How to Pronounce Jaywalk

To pronounce "jaywalk", say JAYW-alk — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒeɪ.wɔːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdʒeɪ.wɔːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jaywalk”

"jaywalk" has 2 syllables: jayw-alk. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

What does jaywalk mean?

verb

  1. To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk.

Words that rhyme with jaywalk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

jayrunwalkforewalkforwalkpedestrianizeduckwalkpedestrianatejayhawk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jaywalk"?▾

"Jaywalk" has 2 syllables: jayw · alk.

What is the IPA transcription of "jaywalk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jaywalk" is /ˈdʒeɪ.wɔːk/.

What does "jaywalk" mean?▾

Jaywalk: To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk.

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