How to Pronounce Jellies

To pronounce "jellies", say JELL-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

JELL-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “jellies”

"jellies" has 2 syllables: jell-ies. It rhymes with bellies and alleles, if that helps it stick.

What does jellies mean?

noun

  1. An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp.

noun

  1. A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set, known as "jello" in North America.
  2. A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin. Known as "jam" in Commonwealth English.

verb

  1. To wiggle like jelly.
  2. To make jelly.

Synonyms

Jell-Ojellojammarmalade

Words that rhyme with jellies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belliesallelesfelliestelliesagnelliskellysselieswellies

Related words

combfrostsspermicidalchutneyshoneypicklesmustardscakes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jellies"?▾

"Jellies" has 2 syllables: jell · ies.

What does "jellies" mean?▾

Jellies: An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp.

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